1 If dentures are medically necessary, insurance might pay 15%-50% of the costs (up to the plan's annual limit, if there is one). 2  A basic denture starts at about $300-$500 per plate, or $600-$1,000 for a full set of upper and lower teeth. Depending on the number of teeth to be pulled, the total cost of getting dentures can be $1,500-$20,000 or more for a full set (uppers and lowers).