What is the cost of a dental bridge?

 

If you experience tooth loss, there are a few options your dentist can provide to replace the missing tooth. A dental bridge is a great way to restore one or two missing teeth! Bridges are non-invasive and have no healing time. They are also a more affordable option than some other treatments, like dental implants.

 

If your dentist determines that you are a good candidate for a dental bridge, they will take an impression of both the upper and lower arch to make a model which is sent to a dental lab where your new bridge will be fabricated.

 

A dental bridge is a series of fake teeth, called "pontics", which is the part that replaces the missing tooth or teeth. The fake teeth have a dental crown on each side which is what anchors the bridge in place. So, the tooth that is in front of the space and the tooth that is behind the space are both prepared for a crown.

 

What is the cost of a dental bridge?

 

There are actually a few factors that can affect the cost of a dental bridge. Total cost can range anywhere from $500 to $2000 per tooth though additional costs may be included with an implant supported bridge. Let's take a look at some of the factors that can play a role in the overall cost of your dental bridge.

 

Materials

The material used to fabricate your bridge may be porcelain, zirconia, or ceramic. Porcelain and zirconia are more natural looking but are more expensive than ceramic.

 

Fabrication

Some dental offices have the technology to offer same day dental crowns and dental bridges. These can often have a higher fee as opposed to a restoration fabricated in a dental lab.

 

Number of Teeth

The more teeth involved, the more the bridge will cost.

 

Doctor Experience and Location

The geographical location of your dentist's office will have an affect on the cost of labor and materials. Patients that live in a metropolitan area can expect to pay more than those living in a more rural area. Additionally the experience and expertise of your doctor will affect their fee schedule.

 

Paying for Your Dental Bridge

 

Most dental insurance plans will cover at least some of the cost of a dental bridge. It is important to understand what your dental benefits are so that you can be prepared to pay the rest out-of-pocket. Most insurance plans have a maximum benefit amount that they will pay each year so any cost that is accrued once you reach your maximum, you will be responsible for.

 

If you do not have dental insurance or will have to pay more out-of-pocket than you are prepared for, some dental offices offer in-house financing or may use a third-party patient financing company to help ease the immediate impact on your wallet.

 

A dental bridge is a great way to replace a few missing teeth in one area of your mouth. If you are missing a tooth, speak with your dentist to see if a dental bridge might be a good treatment option for you.

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