What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a permanently fixed or cemented prosthesis that replaces one or more missing teeth. Typically it requires 2 or more support or abutment teeth to support one or more “bridge” teeth that replaces the missing teeth.
How Many Visits Will it Take to Fit a Dental Bridge?
If a tooth has been missing for some time it normally takes 2 visits to fit a bridge. The first visit is to prepare the support teeth and take an impression for the lab to fabricate the bridge and a second visit is to insert the bridge. If a tooth needs to be removed first it usually takes more than 2 appointments. The tooth needs to be extracted first and the area needs to heal then the bridge can be started. If the tooth to be extracted is in an esthetic zone (i.e. visible when patient smiles) or the patient does not want to have a tooth missing in between appointments, we will place a temporary bridge while the extraction site heals, this can take up to 6 weeks or more.
What Types of Dental Bridges are Available?
Dental bridges can be made of gold and/or porcelain.
How Much Do Dental Bridges Cost in Vancouver BC?
A basic 3 unit bridge starts from around $2600. Of course, the more teeth involved, the more expensive it is. Insurance usually covers a percentage of the bridge cost, though some policies won’t cover crowns/bridges/dentures at all – just cleanings and fillings.
How Long Will a Dental Bridge Last?
Dental bridges can last five to 15 years and even longer, depending on your diet and how you take care of your mouth. With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, it is not unusual for the life span of a fixed bridge to be over 10 years.
What are Some Reasons for Getting a Dental Crown?
- replacing missing teeth prevents other teeth from drifting out of place
- this may cause jaw problems
- this can affect the way your teeth fit together
- this can affect your ability to chew normally
- failing to replace missing teeth can cause the remaining teeth surrounding the gap to become more susceptible to decay and gum disease
Also see our post on the Cost of a Dental Crown in Vancouver BC and our post on The Basics on Crowns and Bridges.
Contact Us
Please visit or contact us for more info on the cost of dental bridges in Vancouver BC. Dental bridges Kitsilano from Dr. Sakura Iwagami, Dr. Robin Mak and team at Kits Family Dental. We are located in the heart of Kitsilano on West Broadway, one block west of Arbutus.
Phone: 1-604-738-1816 or 1-847-731-8646
Email: info@kitsfamilydental.com
