Dental Bridges Cost
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If you find yourself shying away from expressing full happiness, simply because of a few missing teeth, perhaps cosmetic dentistry can help. Missing teeth not only negatively affect the aesthetics of your smile but can also pose serious health risks for your gum line and jaw bone down the line. It is highly recommended to replace missing teeth to avoid such risks, as well as to perfect your smile by completing your teeth.
There are many options currently available to replace missing teeth. Dental bridges are among the more popular choices as they can replace a singular tooth or multiple teeth at once. Many patients shy away from this procedure for fear of the pricing it holds. It's important to remember that a good investment in your smile can truly revamp your look as well as boost your self-confidence. Check out the break down below for pricing on the different versions of dental bridges.
It is important to remember that the pricing below is an estimate. The finance requests can fluctuate based on your dentist and whether or not dental insurance will cover any costs.
Types of Dental Bridges
- Conventional Fixed Bridge This is a dental bridge that uses the adjacent teeth as anchors to hold the fabricated tooth in the center. This bridge is the traditional version as it is highly recommended above all other bridges. This is the most durable option as the pontic tooth (center tooth) is held in place by the two neighboring teeth via dental
crowns. - Cantilever Bridge This type of dental bridge has the same steps involved as the traditional bridge except with only one tooth. This bridge is recommended for patients who need to replace a tooth at the very back of the jaw arch and can only use one tooth to anchor it.
- Maryland Bridge This bridge is typically recommended for replacing the front teeth. The way the fabricated tooth is bonded to the natural teeth is with metal "wings" that are bonded to the backs of the adjacent teeth. This eliminates the need for a dental crown procedure but rather bonding a frame that will hold the restoration from the back of the adjacent teeth.
Cost of Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are priced differently according to the condition of the teeth as well as the materials used and the specific location of the tooth.
Some of the factors which affect the cost of dental bridges include:
- If an extra procedure is needed, such as dental fillings, restoring gums, extractions, etc
- Dentist's office location
- Dental insurance coverage of the dental bridge
- The material used for the dental bridge
- Type of dental bridge procedure performed
The investment involved with a dental bridge is highly worth the dollar amount.
These restorations can last anywhere from 10 and 20 years. The lifetime of a dental bridge will be according to the maintenance provided by the patient.
Be sure to care for your restorations just as you would your natural teeth. Talk to your dentist to see if a dental bridge procedure is right for your dental issues.
Ritter and Ramsey team to provide the best in cosmetic and general dentistry procedures for you and your entire family, including dental bridges. Experience the difference, consult with Ritter and Ramsey today.
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