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Crowns & Bridges
A dental bridge is the most common alternative to permanent dental implants. They are frequently used to help restore people’s smiles & chewing function & also prevents unwanted movements with the tipping of teeth. It basically saves the tooth from having to be extracted.
A person might need a dental bridge if they’re missing one or more teeth in a row but have healthy teeth on either side of the missing teeth. The existing teeth can hold the dental bridge, which replaces the teeth that are missing.
A dental crown is the ‘cap’ that is put on a tooth either after root canal treatment or to protect a tooth with a large filling from breaking. In most cases, a temporary crown is placed on the tooth before going back a couple of weeks to get the permanent crown put on. The permanent crown will be able to last decades and is custom-made just to fit your teeth. A bridge is formed with 3-4 crowns in most cases & replaces missing teeth.
How much do dental Crowns and Bridges cost?
The cost will depend on several factors such as the type of material used (metal, ceramic, porcelain, etc) and the area of the teeth and number of teeth involved. Generally speaking they range from $700 to $2500 per tooth. So, typically a bridge will include a minimum of three teeth (2 supporting and at least one missing tooth).
