Are dental bridges cheaper than dental crowns?

Are Dental Bridges Cheaper Than Crowns in Bellevue WA Area

When patients are faced with dental restorations, they often have a lot of questions about their choices. Dental crowns, dental bridges, and other restorative dental solutions are readily available with Dr. Tokiko Poppe and her team at Cosmos Dentistry of Bellevue, Washington. Many patients have questions about the cost of treatments, wondering if dental bridges are cheaper than dental crowns or if dental crowns are less expensive than fillings or partial dentures. We educate patients on the various ways to restore the smile, including replacement solutions.

What are the differences between dental bridges and dental crowns?

While both treatments restore the ability to chew and can improve the look of a smile, they differ in how they are placed. Dental bridges typically require two or more crowns on either side of a gap left by missing teeth. The “bridging” effect is created when the crowns are connected together. On the other hand, crowns fit directly over existing teeth that may have been weakened or damaged by decay or trauma. The crown protects the tooth, as it helps prevent further damage and restores the look of the smile. Because crowns are part of a dental bridge, dental bridges are often more costly than a single dental crown or cap.

Which one do I need?

The type of restoration needed will depend on the individual’s situation. Some factors include whether an existing healthy tooth needs protection, such as with a dental crown, or if a tooth or several teeth need replacement, in which Dr. Poppe will often recommend a dental bridge instead.

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Whether you are considering a dental crown or a dental bridge, Dr. Tokiko Poppe and her team at Cosmos Dentistry are committed to ensuring patients have access to quality restorative dentistry solutions for their smiles. If you think you may benefit from a dental crown or bridge and are interested in working with a team of professionals with experience in providing cosmetic and restorative dentistry, make an appointment with our team at Cosmos Dentistry today. We are located at 1515 116th Avenue NE, Suite #301, and can be reached by telephone by calling (425) 448-4770

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Dr. Tokiko Poppe

Dr. Tokiko Poppe graduated from the University of the Pacific's Arthur Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She has received extensive training in all aspects of dentistry and was involved in craniofacial research and studies on cleft lip and palate in school.

Dr. Poppe also completed a General Practice Residency in California, where she cared for medically-compromised adults at Veterans Hospital and children under general anesthesia at the University Medical Center. She is a member of the ADA, AAGO, AAPMD, WSDA, SKCD, AGD, American Laser Study, TBI Ambassadors, and AMR advanced program. She has completed Spear Education which dentists pursue to learn complex restorative dentistry. Dr. Poppe is also an osteopathic-trained dentist, having learned the whole-body approach from osteopathic physicians. She follows continuing education to stay abreast of the latest dental trends and enjoys sharing her knowledge with her community.

She also holds a Japanese dental license and speaks Japanese and English.