How Much Does a Dental Bridge Cost in the UK? (2026)
Last updated 29 September 2026
A dental bridge replaces a missing tooth with a false one held in place by crowns on the teeth either side. Practices price bridges per unit, meaning per tooth in the bridge, including the false tooth.
Quick answer: a dental bridge typically costs £800 per unit, and most practices charge £600 to £950, based on 170 practices that publish a price. A standard bridge replacing one tooth has three units, so at the typical price it costs about £2,400.
How much does a three-unit bridge cost?
A bridge for one missing tooth usually has three units: two crowns on the neighbouring teeth and the false tooth between them.
| Units | At £600 per unit | At £800 per unit | At £950 per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (cantilever bridge) | £1,200 | £1,600 | £1,900 |
| 3 (standard bridge) | £1,800 | £2,400 | £2,850 |
| 4 (two missing teeth) | £2,400 | £3,200 | £3,800 |
These are worked out from the per-unit prices, not quotes. Only three practices we list publish a full three-unit price, at £2,700, £4,050 and £5,300, which shows how much the material and practice can move the total.
Cheapest dental bridges per unit
| Practice | Area | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Lane Dental Practice | London N8 | £310 |
| Habashi Dental Practice | London SE2 | £350 |
| Aron Marcus Dental Surgery | London N20 | £350 to £500 |
| Smiles Defined Dental Practice | London N9 | £400 |
| Apollonia Dental Care | London UB6 | from £400 |
| MM Dental Care Harrow | London HA3 | £400 |
| Amwell Street Dental Practice | Hoddesdon EN11 | £420 |
| Minty Pearls Dental Clinic | London SW16 | from £450 |
What actually drives the price difference
- Material. Metal-backed porcelain costs less than all-ceramic or zirconia, which look more natural.
- Number of units. Each tooth in the bridge, including the false one, is charged.
- Type of bridge. A resin-bonded (Maryland) bridge glued to the back of the neighbouring teeth needs less preparation and usually costs less than a conventional bridge.
- Preparation. If a supporting tooth needs a root canal or a core first, that's charged separately.
Bridge or implant: which costs more?
A three-unit bridge at the typical price costs about £2,400, and a single implant including its crown typically costs £2,770. The prices are close, but a bridge relies on filing down the neighbouring teeth to hold it, while an implant stands on its own. Our dental implant cost guide covers implant prices in detail.
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Compare dental practices near you →Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental bridge cost in the UK?
A bridge typically costs £800 per unit, and most practices charge £600 to £950. A standard three-unit bridge would be about £2,400 at the typical price.
Is a bridge cheaper than an implant?
Usually a little. A three-unit bridge at the typical price is about £2,400, against £2,770 for a typical implant with its crown.
Can I get a bridge on the NHS?
Yes, when it's clinically needed. Bridges fall under the NHS Band 3 charge in England, which also covers crowns and dentures.