Does anyone know what the cost is (I know it varies) of a 4 tooth fixed bridge in the NY area? Approximate?

Probably about $1K to $1.5K per tooth - I would think about $6K -$8K for the bridge which would include impressions, prepping the teeth, temps and the perms - could be more or less depending on your location and the dentist. They ususally charge the same as they would for crowns.

Thank you. Prepping the teeth meaning what? The grinding down or root canal?

Thank you very much.

The filing or grinding them down. A rc would be additional. I know most dentists recommend the rc before a crown or bridge is done but its not always necessary. A lot has to do with the current condition of the tooth (if it has an older and deep filling or is fractured or cracked) and how much the dentist removes in prepping it.

I'm in PA. I'm having one done next month and it's costing me $4,000.

How bad are the temps? Do they really look fake? Do they fall off?

I have a bridge on my front tooth (lost root and all) living in NJ. I just paid $990.00 just for the tooth because it recently fell out which lasted 9 years and I think the bridgework is another $2 to 3 thousand which will have to wait until 2008 for now it's glued in Temporarily. Can you believe one tooth 990.00, man how much do they charge for dentures (not that I want that)! Expensive.....

Let me get this straight. a 4 tooth bridge would run between 6 and 8 thousand dollars????????? How are people supposed to pay for this? My goodness.

If I am missing 2 teeth in the back and they have to do root canal on the one behind and the one in front. a 4 tooth bridge would run this?

Also......Did you say Lexijones that you are having one done for 4,000? Everything? 4 teeth?

Thanks.

Let me get this straight. a 4 tooth bridge would run between 6 and 8 thousand dollars????????? How are people supposed to pay for this? My goodness.

If I am missing 2 teeth in the back and they have to do root canal on the one behind and the one in front. a 4 tooth bridge would run this?

Also......Did you say Lexijones that you are having one done for 4,000? Everything? 4 teeth?

Thanks.
Yes, it includes the bridge, requiring 3 crowns. No root canals.

Hi Lexi,

Thanks. Okay....so it is around 1,000 per tooth. 4,000 for 4 teeth. Are you in need of root canals? How much is a root canal. I know my dentist charges over 1,000 for a root canal.

No, I don't need an root canals. Around here, the crowns do run around $1,000/tooth. So do veneers.

I thought it was a given to get root canals to the surrounding teeth??? So they grind down your teeth w/o root canals to fix the bridge?

Ok...thank you you've been a help.

Good luck.

Uh oh, I hope not. :eek:

Have you ever thought of getting an implant?

I went to a different dentist today who offered to grind my two teeth next to my missing one (root canal is not required) - cost approx $3,000

I am leaning for the implant of approx $5,000. I cannot justify ruining two more good teeth.....

Good Luck!

Whatever you do, do NOT get an implant.

I have had nothing but trouble since getting one done. Infections and a C-Difficle like illness for 4 months. I think people are too prone to infection after implants. I found this out after I had mine done.:mad:

I heard implants may or may not take. I don't know the thought of drilling into my jaw bone makes me a little weak. I also think grinding down 2 good teeth is a shame as well. I don't know.........I get confused.

Whatever you do, do NOT get an implant.

I have had nothing but trouble since getting one done. Infections and a C-Difficle like illness for 4 months. I think people are too prone to infection after implants. I found this out after I had mine done.:mad:

Hi,

I found your post to be very interesting! I've read that implants have NOT yet been perfected, and can cause major problems with infections etc...Also heard that with people who have a type of arthritis are not candidates of implants due to bones[including mouth] will deterioate eventually...Were you treated, and did you have implants removed??...Vergie

I'm getting a permanent bridge w/ crowns, too. My periodontist told me that I'm not a good candidate for an implant, so I guess it depends on the person. He said that usually people who have some type of trauma do not do well with implants.

One more question. How many teeth in front and behind do you have to attach the bridge to?

One in front and one behind.

Thank you. My dentist told me sometimes he likes to do 2 in front. Why is that? More $$$? LOL!