Dental Implants vs Bridges in Blackpool
Comparing a dental implant with a dental bridge? Here is how they differ on cost and on how long each one lasts. You will also see what happens to the teeth either side, and to the bone under the gap. Both start with a £40 Smile Consultation.
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth on its own titanium root. It does not touch the teeth either side. It also helps protect the jawbone. A bridge is usually quicker and costs less. But the teeth either side must be filed down to hold it. And it does not protect the bone under the gap.
At a glance
| Dental implants | Dental bridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Higher — from £2,800 per implant | Lower than a single implant |
| Neighbouring teeth | Left untouched | The teeth either side are filed down to hold it |
| Jawbone health | Helps preserve bone | Does not protect the bone under the gap |
| Lifespan | Can last many years with good care | Often needs replacing after several years |
| Treatment time | Usually 3–6 months | A few weeks |
| Best suited to | A long-term, standalone replacement | A quicker, lower-cost fixed option |
Still weighing it up?
The table will narrow it down for most people. It won't settle it. The right answer depends on your bite, your bone and what you want to change. That is what the consultation is for. A £40 Smile Consultation gets you a written plan and a quote that lists every item. It is redeemable against treatment. And there is no obligation.
Should I choose a dental implant or a bridge?
When an implant is the better choice
An implant is often the better choice if you want to leave healthy neighbouring teeth alone. It also protects the jawbone. And it gives you a long-term result that works like a natural tooth.
When a bridge is the better choice
A bridge can make sense if you want a quicker, lower-cost fixed option. It can also suit you when the teeth either side of the gap already need crowns.
More on implants and bridges
See the full cost breakdown on our dental implants page and fees page.
You can spread the cost with 0% interest-free finance over 6 or 10 months via V12 Finance, subject to status. Tower Dental is a credit broker, not a lender.
Your questions, answered
Is a dental implant better than a bridge?
Does a bridge damage the other teeth?
Which lasts longer, an implant or a bridge?
Not sure which is right for you?
Book a £40 Smile Consultation. You get a clear, written plan and a price before anything starts. There is no obligation.