The cost varies depending the type of filling material and the complexity
of restoration. Amalgams are cheaper
than composites but amalgams last significantly longer if you are not concerned
about aesthetics.[1] You
might think to just call a local dentist from the internet and ask them. But, the
problem with a quote over the phone is that each person presents a different
set of restorative circumstances and therefore any quote would be unreliable. However,
you should be able to get a range of costs from a free consultation.
While costs vary from one part of town to the next, the cost of a typical
amalgam filling ranges from approximately $75 to $175 per filling, whereas a composite resin filling ranges from $125 to $300 for a single surface
restoration. You should expect about 3
to five years (possibly 7 years) from the composite and as many as 20 years or
longer from an amalgam. Actually, a well-cared-for
amalgam filling can last a lifetime, so the expensiveness of the filling really
becomes a minor consideration.
Restorative
circumstances
are going to vary from tooth to tooth and decay may be found in one small spot
or throughout a tooth, you never know until you start the restoration. The restorative fees are based on the number
of surfaces needing filling in a single tooth.
Since composite resin restorations are more time consuming and require greater
skills to completion they are more expensive than amalgam fillings and weigh in
on the more expensive side of caries restorations.
Typically dental insurance covers most or all of the costs of a
silver amalgam filling, but only 50 to 80 percent of the cost of a composite
filling because insurance companies feel the higher charge for the tooth-colored
material is considered cosmetic.[2]
Your
dentist
should be advising you of the type of filling based on the size of the cavity
and the location of the tooth in your mouth.
Amalgams are more likely to be placed in the back of your mouth while
composites are more likely to be used on more-visible front teeth. WebMD.com gives an overview of typical
filling procedures and Colgate.com lists pros and cons of
different types of fillings.
The trick is to find a qualified, well trained dentist, and that
requires you to educate yourself about the dentist you choose and a basic
knowledge about dentistry. If we can be
of service or answer any questions or concerns please feel free to contact
us.
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC
290 Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328
404-256-3620
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[1] Also, there is the back and forth
debate over whether or not amalgams are linked to other health issues. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American
Dental Association (ADA) have determined there is no danger from an amalgam
filling. Yet there are specialists and
consumers who remain unconvinced of these findings.
[2]
One exception is when an
old amalgam filling is cracked or broken and is replaced with a composite
filling.
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