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Compare dental crown and bridge prices — materials, per-unit private costs, the NHS Band 3 alternative, and how long crowns and bridges last.
A crown is a cap that covers a damaged, root-treated or heavily filled tooth, restoring its strength and shape; a bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring a false tooth to crowns on the neighbours (or to wings bonded behind them). Privately, a crown typically costs £450–£1,000 per unit depending on material — porcelain-bonded-to-metal at the lower end, all-ceramic zirconia or e.max and gold at the upper — and bridges are usually priced per unit, so a three-unit bridge replacing one tooth typically runs £1,300 upwards. On the NHS both are Band 3 treatment (£326.70 in England, one charge covering the whole course), typically using standard materials, which makes the NHS route dramatically cheaper where it's available and clinically appropriate. Modern practices with in-house milling (CEREC-style) can sometimes fit a crown in a single visit; otherwise expect two visits with a temporary crown in between. Well-made crowns and bridges typically last 10–15 years.
Typical cost
£450 – £1,000
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Check-Up from £70
Privately, typically £450–£1,000 per crown: porcelain-bonded-to-metal around £450–£700, all-ceramic (zirconia/e.max) around £600–£1,000, gold similar to all-ceramic. On the NHS a crown is Band 3 — £326.70 in England — and that single charge covers everything in the same course of treatment, including any fillings or extractions.
Bridges are priced per unit (each supporting crown or false tooth counts as one). A conventional three-unit bridge replacing one missing tooth typically costs £1,300–£3,000 privately; a resin-bonded 'Maryland' bridge with a single wing is less. On the NHS a bridge is Band 3 (£326.70 in England) where clinically appropriate.
A crown restores a damaged tooth that's still there. For a missing tooth, a bridge is quicker and cheaper up front but involves preparing the neighbouring teeth; an implant (£1,800–£3,000) leaves neighbours untouched and tends to last longer, but costs more and involves surgery. It's a genuine clinical trade-off — ask a dentist to talk you through both options for your case.
Typically 10–15 years, and often longer with good hygiene — the usual reasons for replacement are decay at the crown margin or gum recession exposing the join, not the crown itself failing. Cleaning under a bridge with floss threaders or interdental brushes is essential, and regular hygienist visits extend the life of both.
No — the tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic while it's shaped, and fitting the final crown is usually painless. Some sensitivity for a few days after each stage is normal. If a crowned tooth aches persistently or is tender to bite on, contact your dentist: it can be a sign the nerve is inflamed and may need root canal treatment.