If you have a broken or damaged tooth, you may want to consider a 3 unit dental bridge. Although you may need to schedule a few follow-up appointments, dental bridges can often cost as little as $1500. If you do have dental insurance, you can use your plan to cover the cost of a dental bridge. However, different insurance plans have different policies regarding dental bridges. Some will not cover them at all, but most PPO plans do. Your dentist at Highland Oak Dental will be able to help you maximize your benefits and minimize the cost of a dental bridge.
The cost of a dental bridge is usually quoted on a per-unit basis. For example, if you have one missing front tooth, you would pay $300 for a three-unit bridge. But if you have multiple missing teeth, your fee may be three times as high. These fees reflect the actual weight of the bridge and the lab bills involved in the procedure. Regardless of the type of dental bridge you choose, make sure you have enough money in your pocket for the fees.
If you do not have dental insurance, you can check with your provider to see if your plan covers bridges. Most dental plans cover bridges at 50 percent of their UCR (usual, customary, reasonable) cost. In addition to this, some plans will even cover dental bridges as part of a routine checkup. However, if you have a dental insurance plan, you should make sure that you are fully aware of any coverage limitations, so that you can take the right steps to maximize your benefits.
