Dental Bridges in Miami

A standard 3-unit porcelain bridge at Just Smile starts from $3,000; larger 4-unit bridges run more, and implant-supported bridges more again. Bridges are usually a "major" service, so most PPO plans cover around 50% after your deductible (up to your annual max), often bringing your out-of-pocket to roughly $1,500–$2,250 on a 3-unit bridge. We verify your exact benefits for free.

A bridge is faster and lower-cost upfront and needs no surgery, but it requires shaping the two neighboring teeth and doesn't stop the jawbone under the gap from shrinking. An implant stands alone, preserves the bone, and usually lasts longer, but costs more and takes a few months. A bridge is often the better choice when the neighboring teeth already need crowns or you want a quicker, lower-cost fix; an implant is best for long-term value and bone health.

The main trade-off is that the two healthy teeth on either side of the gap must be shaped down to hold the bridge, and the bone beneath the missing tooth isn't preserved the way it is with an implant. Bridges also need careful cleaning underneath the replacement tooth. For many patients these trade-offs are well worth the lower cost and faster result.

With good care, porcelain bridges typically last 10–15 years or more. Daily cleaning under the bridge with floss threaders or a water flosser, plus regular checkups, keeps it healthy and lasting.

No. The teeth are fully numbed while they're prepared, so the appointment is routinely pain-free. You may have mild sensitivity for a few days afterward, which settles on its own.

A traditional bridge for one missing tooth uses the two healthy teeth on either side as anchors, three units total. A cantilever bridge can anchor to just one side when there's only one suitable neighbor. For larger gaps or to avoid touching healthy teeth, an implant-supported bridge sits on implants instead.

Yes. A fixed bridge is cemented in place and feels like your own teeth, so you can eat almost everything normally once it settles. Very hard or sticky foods are best chewed with care, and cleaning underneath the bridge daily keeps it healthy.

A removable partial denture is the lowest-cost way to replace a missing tooth, though it's less stable than a fixed bridge. A Maryland (bonded) bridge is another conservative, lower-prep option for front teeth. We'll walk you through every option and price at your free consultation.

Sí. Nuestro equipo es completamente bilingüe (inglés y español). Colocamos puentes de porcelana fijos y naturales, hechos a medida en nuestro laboratorio propio, con financiamiento desde $130 al mes.