A dental bridge fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth. A traditional bridge uses crowns on the teeth beside the gap, while a Maryland bridge bonds a wing behind them instead. Pick the type, add an extraction or temporary if you need one, and see what insurance pays.
Your estimate
Updated 2026-07-06$4,800 typical ($2,673 to $9,650)
Medium confidenceBased on CareCredit (avg $5,197, range $4,100-$9,650); Aspen Dental 2026 ($2,673-$5,857) (2024-09 (CareCredit); 2026 (Aspen)). Updated 2026-07-06.
What is included
- Traditional fixed bridge (about 3 units)$4,800
With insurance
Monthly payment example
About $400/mo over 12 months or $200/mo over 24 months. Just an example, based on a 0% promo plan and the typical estimate. This is not an offer, and the real terms and approval depend on the lender.
This is an estimate, not a quote or a treatment offer, and not medical or financial advice. The figures are modeled from public sources and shown as ranges with a date and a confidence level. For a real number, ask your dentist for a written treatment plan and check coverage with your own plan.
Dental bridge costs
Dental bridge cost in 2026
A traditional three-unit dental bridge usually costs about $4,800, with real quotes running anywhere from roughly $2,700 to $9,650. That covers two crowns on the neighboring teeth plus the false tooth between them. A Maryland bridge, which bonds a wing behind the neighbors instead of crowning them, costs a lot less, about $1,650. Pick the bridge type in the calculator to see your range.
Traditional vs Maryland bridges
A traditional bridge is the standard fix for a missing back tooth. The two teeth on either side of the gap get shaved down and crowned, and those crowns hold the replacement tooth. It's strong, but it permanently changes two healthy teeth. A Maryland bridge instead glues a metal or ceramic wing to the back of the neighbors, which leaves them alone but can't handle as much force, so it works better for front teeth. The price gap between the two is big, so make sure you're pricing the one your dentist actually suggested.
Bridge vs implant
If the teeth next to your gap are healthy, it's worth taking a serious look at an implant before you commit. A bridge is cheaper upfront, but it usually gets replaced about every ten years and it costs you enamel on two healthy teeth. An implant costs more on day one, but it stands on its own and can last for decades. Our implant vs bridge vs denture tool prices both out over 10, 20, and 30 years so you can see exactly where the lines cross.
Bridges with insurance
Coverage here is better than it is for implants. Most plans count a bridge as major work and pay around half after the deductible, up to the annual maximum. Since a bridge often lands right around or above a typical $1,500 yearly cap, splitting the work across two benefit years can help, and our insurance tool lets you test that. Turn on insurance in the calculator to see your share.
Common questions
How long does a dental bridge last?
Usually about 10 years, with a realistic range of 5 to 15 depending on how healthy the anchor teeth are and how well you keep the area under the false tooth clean.
How much is a bridge with insurance?
At the usual 50 percent major-work rate, your share of a $4,800 traditional bridge is about $2,400, though in practice a $1,500 annual maximum usually caps what the plan pays below half.
How many teeth can a bridge replace?
Usually one or two teeth in a row. The longer the span gets, the more stress it puts on the anchor teeth, and that's the point where implants start to make more sense.