
The cost of dental bridges depends on a range of factors, including which dentist you choose, what type of bridge is required, the size of the bridge needed to fill the gap, and the complexity of the placement. A single-tooth bridge can range in price from $500 to $1,200.
Here’s what you need to know about dental bridges:
Humans have been correcting missing teeth with dental bridges for millennia. Historically, dental bridges were made from other people’s teeth. Thankfully, dentistry has come a long way since then. These days, dental bridges are made from:
A dental bridge is a quick-fix – the results are instant and include:
A permanent bridge typically lasts between 10 and 15 years with good habits. A bridge doesn’t demand any special care – care for it as you do your natural teeth:
If your child has a tooth that needs replacing, Kool Smiles can help. Kool Smiles Kids Club has partner dentists across the country who aim to provide top-quality oral health care for all children.
At Kool Smiles, we believe that cost should never prevent a child from receiving high-quality care. Our partners accept Medicaid, TRICARE, CHIP (formerly SCHIP), most major insurance policies, cash, credit, and CareCredit.
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Sources:
docshop: https://www.docshop.com/education/dental/general-dentistry/bridges
Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-bridge
Medicine Net: https://www.medicinenet.com/bridges/article.htm
CareCredit: https://www.carecredit.com/
ZME Science: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/old-dental-bridge/