How much does a dental filling cost?

Composite (tooth-colored) fillings cost $200–$500 per tooth depending on surfaces, and amalgam (silver) fillings $100–$300. Large multi-surface composites can reach $600. Most dental plans cover fillings at 70–80% after deductible.

What happens when I get a filling?

Under local anesthesia, the dentist removes decay with a drill or laser, etches and bonds the cavity, places composite resin in layers, and cures each layer with a UV light. The process takes 20–45 minutes per tooth. The bite is checked and adjusted before discharge.

The procedure is painless with local anesthesia. Mild sensitivity to cold and pressure for 1–2 weeks afterward is common. Lingering pain beyond 2 weeks can mean a high bite or a need for further treatment such as a root canal.

How long do dental fillings last?

Composite fillings typically last 7–10 years, amalgam 10–15 years. Large fillings covering more than half the tooth surface are at higher risk of fracture and may need to be replaced with an onlay or crown. Recurrent decay at the margin is the leading failure cause.

Can a cavity heal without a filling?

True cavities (cavitated lesions) cannot heal — once enamel is broken, restoration is required. Very early enamel demineralization (white spot lesions) can sometimes be remineralized with fluoride varnish, prescription toothpaste, and diet changes over 3–6 months. Regular checkups catch lesions early.

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Dental Fillings

This dental service is offered by qualified dental professionals to help maintain and improve your oral health. Consult with a dental specialist to determine if this treatment is right for you.

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About Dental Fillings

This dental service is offered by qualified dental professionals to help maintain and improve your oral health. Consult with a dental specialist to determine if this treatment is right for you.

What is Dental Fillings?

This dental service is offered by qualified dental professionals to help maintain and improve your oral health. Consult with a dental specialist to determine if this treatment is right for you.

Who Needs It?

This service may be recommended based on your individual dental health needs. Your dentist will evaluate your condition and advise whether this treatment would benefit you.

What to Expect

Your dentist will perform a thorough examination and discuss the treatment plan with you. The procedure will be carried out using modern techniques and equipment to ensure the best possible outcome.

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IDC Iranian Dental Center

428, 18th November Street, Al Azaybah North · Muscat, Muscat Governorate

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Welcome to Iranian Dental Center IDC was founded in 2017. The team comprises of highly skilled and knowledgeable Iranian professionals. We all have a common goal – premium quali...

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Euro Arabian Specialist Dental Center

منطقة صلالة الجديدة، صلالة، Oman · Muscat, Muscat Governorate

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We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in healthy, beautif...

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Bluedent Dental Speciality Clinic عيادة أسنان بلو دنت

Al Khuwair St, Muscat, Oman · Al Khuwair St, Muscat

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With our certified experts and well-trained staff, we have always provided a high-quality standard treatment that will satisfy our patients and meet their needs. All our service...

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Kenz Dental & Orthodontic Care

#109, 1st Floor , Qurum Oasis Building, Sama Center Sayh Al Malih Street, PDO Road Muscat Qurum OM, مسقط 116, Oman · PDO Road Muscat Qurum OM

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Based in the Sultanate of Oman, KENZ Dental and Orthodontic Centre is renowned in the society and referred to as a family clinic catering to patients of all ages and from divers...

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Precision Dental Clinic, Muscat, Oman

way 3005 Muntazah St، Building 228 second floor flat 12,13، Muscat, Muscat 112, Oman · 13، Muscat

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If you are looking for a professional orthodontist or for a skilled dentist in Muscat, Oman to have Braces (Orthodontic treatment) or cosmetic Dentistry (veneers, metal free fil...

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EMC Emirates Medical Center

Muscat, Oman · Muscat

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EMC Welcomes You EMC prides itself in being the leading, highly respected and exclusive center in providing skin health, anti-aging, rejuvenation, Aesthetic Gynecology, dental s...

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