my two front teeth?

Question

my two front teeth have been smashed pretty badly, i know i can get them capped but im interested in this procedure -- BRIDGE OR FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE- THE TEETH ARE CROWNED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SPACE, THE WHOLE THING IS 4-6 CROWNS AND CEMENTED PERMANENTLY AS A SINGLE UNIT.
does anyone know how much something like this would cost- if u do tell me how much and what currency ur listed under, including if its canadian or american

Answer 1

Your first choice should be crowns: You should always try to save your natural teeth. So if at all possible crown the two in question that have been damaged. If root canals are needed then a post and core build up and crowns would be the best way to go. If they are nonrestorable and need to be extracted, then you need a bridge.

Your second choice should be a bridge: A bridge is a "fixed" three or more units, that will not come out of your mouth unless the dentist cuts it out. In your case with the two front teeth damaged you would need at least a 4 unit or possibly a 6 unit bridge to replace the two and use the others on each side as abutment teeth. The two damaged would be extracted and replaced with pontics or fake teeth that are attached to crowns that are attached to each other covering (like a single crown does) one to two teeth on either side of the two front teeth. It will really depend on the condition of your teeth as to the use of one or two abutments on either side of the front teeth. This would also mean removing the existing crowns you have on either side right now. I hope I'm reading this right.

Or your third choice is a removable partial: You really don't want to do this unless you have no other choice. They are great for patients who just don't have the tooth structure to support a fixed bridge or financially can't afford to go any other way. Removable partials take a little getting use to wearing and that is why so many patients don't like theirs.

Cost of each varies from dentist to dentist as well as state to state. The bridge can average from $600.00-700.00 per unit w/o root canal procedures or build ups being placed. So low to high average would be $2400.00 - 4200.00 for the fixed bridge in US dollars. Partials are much less expensive and can range from $1500.00 and up, these also depend on the type teeth and if it's a cast metal or all acrylic. Then there is the extraction cost along with it to remove the teeth or root tips that you will be replacing, around $120.00-200.00 per tooth.

The best thing for you to do is sit down with the office manager and go over your treatment plan and submit a pre determination form to your insurance company. This way you will know how much they will pay and what your portion will be. You will also be able to make a decision based on your condition and what your dentist is recommending for restorations rather than guessing at what's best. Wish I could be of more help, it's just difficult without knowing the condition of your teeth. Talk with your dentist, he will help you in making a decision that you won't regret later. Good luck!

Most insurance co. pay approximately 80-100% of root canals and 50% on crowns and post and core build ups. Bridges are the same as a crown. Keep in mind that if you do a removable partial, the ins co. will not pay anything on a bridge later if you change your mind. Let the office manager or the person who does the insurance filing do the pre-determination and she can go over your policy or what type of payment plans they have. If you don't have any insurance, most dentist will allow 50% down to cover lab cost and then let you make flexable payments. Good luck and I hope I've helped you to understand the different ways that you can solve your dental problem.

Answer 2

One crown is about 600-800 American dollars these days. Most insurance companies do not cover this or maybe a small portion. If you are going to spend that kind of money and can afford it, why not try dental implants? A permanent bridge is ok, but you will have to modify one healthy tooth on either side of the damaged ones, so if you can handle many visits to do this, then it's the way to go. Cement only lasts for so long and if the bridge falls out, you will have no teeth. A removable bridge is ok, but keep in mind, there are clamps(visible) attached to one healthy tooth on either side and tend to rub. This procedure also takes a couple of visits. My mother has this removable device and has had nothing but problems in the 30+ years she has had it. I tried to talk her into the permanent bridge, but she insists on dealing with what she has. In what ever you decide, make sure you get preauthorization on all the procedures so you know how much out of pocket you will owe the dentist.

Answer 3

I don't think I had the same procedure as you're talking about, but I'll share my info with you anyway. I fell down a flight of stairs at four yeas old and ate the tricycle pedal at the bottom. One of my permanent front teeth (which was still developing up in the gum) was shoved up against my jawbone and never came in. They eventually did surgery to pull it, then used braces to move all of my other teeth on that side in towards the middle by one space. Once that was done, they put a porcelain veneer on the "new" front tooth. I was about 12 at the time, and it lasted until I was 22. At that point, the original porcelain cracked (never carry your keys in your teeth - especially when one of them is porcelain) and my new dentist replaced that one and put a porcelain over the other, "true" front tooth so they'd match better. The total cost for those two (fitting, making, removing the old one, installing the new one) was about $800, but the dentist worded it so that my insurance covered all but about $250.

That's American dollars, by the way, and it was about 10 years ago.

Answer 4

Your two front teeth roots if they are fine, id rather say to have them crowned. To have such a long span of a bridge is also problematic. Ie undue stresses, if it fracutres very expnsive to hav the entire thing redone, the cost to do such a long span is more than just replacing the two crowns. Rather do two teeth for now, much more cost effecient!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Yes, i have i was so excited, i bragged to my mom and dad a lot and telling them i would get more money than them and stuff, now i know who the tooth fairy is... But say congratulations to your grandson Justin for me! Tell him to wait and see.

Answer 7

I hope your rich or have some kind of insurance...