At Enamel Republic, we provide long-lasting, beautiful Dental Bridges. Our Dental Bridges can help you to replace missing teeth with a beautiful, functional permanent prosthesis. We provide the information below to educate you about dental bridges including process and costs.
A dental bridge is a one-piece, non-removeable appliance that replaces one or more missing teeth. The ends of the bridge are made up of retaining crowns. These crowns or “retainers” are bonded permanently to natural teeth on either side of a space left by missing teeth. The retaining crowns are fused to one or more bridge teeth. Dental Bridges can be made of gold or porcelain depending on your esthetic preferences. Bridges provide a strong and esthetic solution to replace missing teeth.
Book a consult to discuss Dental Bridges with Dr. Kyle Hornby now. Call at (519)-576-8160 Or Schedule Your Appointment Online.
Dental Bridges look very realistic. Your Dentist can have your bridge made from porcelain using a shade that will match your natural teeth accurately. Dental Bridges are made so that spaces where teeth have been lost are not noticeable. You don’t see any gaps around the gum line, either. A fixed bridge can give you your lost teeth back in a way that nobody will notice.
First, teeth that will hold the retaining crowns are shaped. Depending on the number of teeth being replace, you may need additional support on either end of your bridge. For short-span bridges, one retaining crown on either side of the gap is sufficient. For longer-span bridges, it is often necessary to crown two neighboring teeth.
Next, a highly accurate impression is taken to capture the shape of the retaining teeth and the gap left as a result of tooth loss. Finally, a temporary bridge is placed. At the try-in or insert appointment, the temporary bridge is removed and the permanent bridge is seated for assessment. I check to make sure that:
Once we are satisfied with the bridge and you approve the colour and shape, we can bond the bridge to your teeth. You will be instructed to avoid heavy chewing on the new bridge for 72 hours. You will also be advised to avoid flossing around the bridge for 72 hours.
If you are interested in learning more about the available options for replacing your missing teeth, contact us to book a complimentary consult with Dr. Kyle Hornby.
Dental Bridges are a routine treatment offered by Family Dentists. Occasionally, in more complex cases, your Family Dentist may refer you to a Prosthodontist. Prosthodontists are specialists in Prosthetic Dentistry.
If you are pursuing a Dental Bridge in Kitchener, accurate cost information can help you to make the right treatment decision.
Dental Bridges have a variable cost component because they are made by a dental laboratory. Specifically, part of the total cost is based on lab time taken to make your bridge and the cost of materials used. So, generally, a larger bridge with larger teeth will cost more than a bridge replacing smaller teeth. The Dentist fee component of the bridge does not vary in this way and is fixed. As a general rule of thumb, it costs $1,000 – $1,200 for each tooth in the bridge. Here are 2 examples to help you understand dental bridge costs:
Everybody’s dental insurance plan is different. Some plans cover major or “prosthetic” treatments such as Dental Bridges. Other plans do not. Generally, where plans do cover Dental Bridges, they typically reimburse at a 50% rate. For example, if your 3-tooth (or 3-unit) dental bridge costs $3,500, a plan that does cover bridges will reimburse approximately $1,750. Best practice is to have your Kitchener-Waterloo Dentist send a pre-determination for costs to your dental insurance plan provider.
The amounts I provide above are meant as a guideline. Your best course of action is to obtain a cost estimate from your Kitchener Dentist for these services.
