Dental bridges in Waterford
Dental bridges in Co. Waterford, covering Waterford city, Tramore, Dungarvan, Portlaw. In our price guide, a 3-unit fixed bridge is €1,800 to €3,300 (€1,440 to €2,640 after 20% Form Med 2 tax relief), a Maryland winged front bridge is €850 to €1,600 (€680 to €1,280 net), and a 4-unit bridge is €2,400 to €4,400 (€1,920 to €3,520 net).
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- €1,800 to €3,300for a 3-unit fixed dental bridge (clinic price)
- €1,440 to €2,6403-unit bridge net cost after 20% Med 2 tax relief
- 71dentists resident in Co. Waterford (CSO Census 2022)
- 1 : 1,794dentist-to-resident ratio (2,210 nationally)
What a dental bridge costs in Waterford
| Bridge type | Clinic price guide | After 20% Med 2 tax relief | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland winged bridge (1 front tooth) | €850 to €1,600 | €680 to €1,280 | 2 visits over 10–14 days, minimal prep |
| 2-unit cantilever bridge (1 tooth) | €1,300 to €2,400 | €1,040 to €1,920 | 2 visits over 2 weeks, temporary fitted |
| 3-unit fixed bridge (1 missing tooth) | €1,800 to €3,300 | €1,440 to €2,640 | 2 visits over 2 weeks, temporary fitted |
| 4-unit fixed bridge (2 missing teeth) | €2,400 to €4,400 | €1,920 to €3,520 | 2 to 3 visits over 2–3 weeks |
| 3-unit implant-supported bridge | €3,800 to €6,500 | €3,040 to €5,200 | 3 to 5 months including implant healing |
Our national price guide, with 20% non-routine dental tax relief worked out on Form Med 2. Your Waterford clinic gives you an exact written fee after taking an X-ray.
Dental access and towns in Co. Waterford
At the 2022 Census, Co. Waterford had a population of 127,363 (up 9.6% since 2016) and 71 resident dental practitioners (compared with 66 in 2016 and 59 in 2011). That puts Waterford at one dentist for every 1,794 residents — 24th of the 26 counties for residents per dentist, against the national average of one per 2,210.
Patients across Waterford city, Tramore, Dungarvan, Portlaw have access to general and prosthodontic practices offering 3D intraoral scanning (no messy putty impressions) for all-ceramic zirconia bridges, Maryland winged front bridges and implant-supported bridgework.
Main towns covered in Co. Waterford (Census 2022 population): Waterford city (60,079), Tramore (11,277), Dungarvan (10,081), Portlaw (1,881), Dunmore East (1,731), Ballinroad (1,389).
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Waterford dental bridge questions
How much does a dental bridge cost in Waterford?
In Co. Waterford, a 3-unit fixed bridge costs €1,800 to €3,300 (€1,440 to €2,640 after 20% Form Med 2 tax relief), a Maryland winged bridge for a front tooth costs €850 to €1,600 (€680 to €1,280 net), and a 4-unit bridge costs €2,400 to €4,400 (€1,920 to €3,520 net).
Can I claim 20% tax relief on a dental bridge in Waterford?
Yes. Ask the dental practice in Co. Waterford for a signed Form Med 2 receipt once your bridge is paid, then claim 20% back in Revenue myAccount under Non-Routine Dental Expenses.
How long does it take to get a dental bridge in Waterford?
A standard tooth-supported or Maryland bridge takes 2 appointments spaced 10 to 14 days apart — the dentist fits a temporary tooth at the first visit so you have no visible gap while the lab makes your permanent bridge.
Which towns in Co. Waterford do you cover?
All of Co. Waterford, including Waterford city, Tramore, Dungarvan, Portlaw, Dunmore East. Your enquiry goes to one Dental Council-registered dental clinic covering your area.
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