The
cost of dental bridges varies depending on the type of bridge and complexity of the bridge required[1], the expertise of your
dentist and
the area of town in which the
procedure is performed. Typically
a dental bridge cost ranges from $900-1400 per tooth. Dental insurance will typically pay a percentage of the
fee, usually half, depending on the individual dental plan.
It is
important to keep your remaining teeth healthy and strong as the success of the
bridge (depending on the type selected) depends on the solid foundation offered
by the surrounding teeth. Brushing twice a day and flossing daily helps prevent
tooth decay and gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Your dentist or dental
hygienist can demonstrate how to properly brush and floss your teeth. Keeping a
regular cleaning schedule will help diagnose problems at an early stage when
treatment has a better prognosis. With
proper care a dental bridges can last 5 to 15 years and even longer. With good
oral hygiene and regular checkups, it is not unusual for the life span of a
fixed bridge to be over 10 years.
If you’re a new patient, there's often an initial
office visit ($65-$102) and X-rays ($85-$135).
One must not forget that there are additional costs that
contribute to the overall price involved in dental bridges, aside from the
material and type of bridge chosen which are beyond the patient’s control. The cost above does not include the costs for
any anchoring on either side of the bridge.
So a 3 unit bridge could cost around $3,500 to $5,000. A large share of undervalued costs goes
toward the treatment itself, lab and production costs for the bridge, aftercare
and the like.
Dental care on a whole is often considered expensive. However, depending upon the general wear and
tear a bridge is exposed to and how well you keep your teeth free of plaque, it
could last indefinitely. With somewhere
between 10 years and indefinitely, the investment becomes rather modest, if not
inexpensive.
In the alternative, if the cost escalates, you might want to
consider a single dental implant with a cost of around $4000 to $6000.[2] The benefit on an implant over your lifetime
could be less expensive than a bridge and is the more natural state of the art
replacement of a missing tooth. If we can be of service or answer any of
your questions please do not hesitate to email or give us a call.
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC
290 Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328
404-256-3620
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[1] Is
should be noted that both location of the missing tooth, the number of teeth
involved or missing or whether there are virgin teeth or repaired teeth in
front or behind the missing teeth come into play in the decision making
process.
[2]
The recommended standard of care for a single tooth missing is a single unit
implant. However, there are limiting
factors, including insurance coverage that come into play in the decision
making process.
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