Dental bridge cost in the UK

At Toothi London, a dental bridge is priced per unit, from £595 a unit, and your exact figure is in your written plan. Each tooth in the bridge, including the supporting teeth, counts as a unit. An implant bridge using 2 implants to replace 3 teeth is £4,495. On the NHS in England, bridges fall under Band 3, which is £332.10. This guide explains how bridges are priced, the different types and how a bridge compares with an implant.

Our prices are listed on our fees page. A bridge is priced per unit, from £595 a unit, and your exact figure is in your written plan once your dentist has assessed the teeth either side of the gap.

A unit is each tooth that makes up the bridge. In a conventional bridge, that means the false tooth filling the gap and each natural tooth that has a crown to support it. The number of units depends on the design your dentist recommends.

Toothi is a fully private practice and does not provide NHS treatment. The NHS charges below are the official figures for England from 1 April 2026.

The NHS Band 3 charge covers the course of treatment, whatever the number of units. Bridges on the NHS are provided where clinically necessary. Private prices vary between practices, so it is sensible to compare published price lists and ask how many units your plan involves.

• ✓  Conventional bridge. The teeth on one or both sides of the gap are prepared for crowns, and the false tooth is joined between them. Strong and long-standing, but it involves shaping the supporting teeth.
• ✓  Cantilever bridge. The false tooth is supported from one side only. Used in particular situations, often at the front of the mouth.
• ✓  Adhesive (Maryland) bridge. A false tooth with a thin wing bonded to the back of a neighbouring tooth. It usually needs little or no drilling of the supporting tooth, and suits certain front-tooth gaps.
• ✓  Implant bridge. Supported by implants rather than natural teeth. At Toothi, 2 implants replacing 3 teeth is £4,495. It avoids shaping neighbouring teeth but involves surgery and a longer treatment time.

Read more on our dental bridges page.

• ✓  Number of units. A bridge replacing one tooth with two supports has fewer units than a longer span.
• ✓  Bridge type. A conventional, cantilever, adhesive or implant design each involves different work.
• ✓  Health of supporting teeth. If a supporting tooth needs a filling, root canal treatment or gum care first, that is priced separately.
• ✓  Material and position. Front teeth need close shade matching; back teeth need strength for chewing.
• ✓  Imaging. X-rays at £15 each help check the roots and bone of supporting teeth.

A conventional bridge usually takes two main appointments a couple of weeks apart. The price covers preparation, laboratory work and fitting. With good cleaning, including under the false tooth, many bridges last for years, though lifespan varies from person to person.

An NHS bridge meets clinical need at a set charge and is a sound option where it is available. People choose private care when they want more choice of design and materials, an implant-supported option, or more appointment flexibility.

The bigger decision is often bridge versus implant. A bridge is usually quicker and avoids surgery, but a conventional bridge involves shaping neighbouring teeth. A single implant including crown is £1,995 at Toothi and leaves neighbouring teeth untouched, but takes longer and is not suitable for everyone. Our guide to dental implant vs bridge sets out the trade-offs, and missing tooth replacement options covers dentures too.