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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Biltmore Dental Center

Suite b, 4202, North 32nd Street, Camelback East Village · Phoenix, Arizona

91.8Smyleee Rating(1,279)

Biltmore Dental Center on North 32nd Street in Phoenix offers family care alongside a broad menu of crowns, implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, Invisalign, braces, dentures, pe...

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Dental Home Family Dentistry Phoenix

# 2, 720, East Thunderbird Road, North Mountain Village · Phoenix, Arizona

93.2Smyleee Rating(524)

Dental Home Family Dentistry on East Thunderbird Road runs a general-practice dental home covering cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and same-day emergencie...

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Phoenix Family Dentistry

Ste. 2, 13821, North 35th Drive, Deerview · Phoenix, Arizona

90.4Smyleee Rating(552)

Phoenix Family Dentistry on North 35th Drive in the Deerview area handles cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, basic extractions, and emergency visits for families across n...

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North Phoenix Family Dentistry

717, West Glendale Avenue, Alhambra · Phoenix, Arizona

90.7Smyleee Rating(360)

North Phoenix Family Dentistry on West Glendale Avenue is a long-running general practice covering cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, and routine emergency dental care fo...

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Family Dental Phoenix

Ste 102, 2401, West Glendale Avenue, Alhambra · Phoenix, Arizona

91.4Smyleee Rating(298)

Family Dental Phoenix on West Glendale Avenue runs a general-dentistry practice covering cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and emergency visits for adults a...

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AZ Family Dental - Phoenix

# 1, 1820, West Thunderbird Road, North Mountain Village · Phoenix, Arizona

85.9Smyleee Rating(195)

AZ Family Dental's Phoenix location on West Thunderbird Road is part of a regional group offering cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, and emergency dental care for North M...

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