White Smiles Family Dental (2024)

FAQs

How much should a composite filling cost? ›

Similar to crowns, you'll get white fillings for front teeth, but only amalgam (metal) fillings for your back teeth. If you want a white (composite) filling for back teeth done privately, they'll be between £100 and £180 depending on which teeth need filling.

However, there are a few fundamental problems with silver fillings: They continue to introduce mercury into the environment. Patients are also generally concerned about mercury exposure. They do not actually adhere to tooth structure, which means they only physically sit there in the cavity space.

People who require multiple fillings often ask how many tooth fillings can be done at once. Technically, there is no limit to the number of filling you can get in one session. However, dentists do not recommend having more than three fillings at a time. Your mouth needs time to heal after the dental fillings procedure.

Because the fitting process takes slightly longer and is more intensive, white fillings are more expensive than amalgam ones. However, prices will vary depending on the size and location of the cavity.

Generally, a composite filling life span of between 5-7 years is normal, but we do see them last much longer than that. However, the beauty of composite fillings is they can be repaired and added to easily. This means if a piece breaks, we can simply add it back in instead of replacing the whole thing.

Porcelain Fillings Are an Investment in Your Health

Not only are non-toxic porcelain dental fillings safe, but they are also stronger, more stain-resistant, and longer-lasting than any other filling material.

In most cases no, it is not recommended that you replace your current metal fillings with newer white or tooth-colored fillings. After all, in most cases metal fillings are not dangerous or unhealthy to have in your mouth. Therefore, it is not important for your health to have them changed to white fillings.

Yes, dental fillings can be replaced multiple times if necessary. However, each replacement gradually reduces the amount of healthy tooth structure, making it important to maintain good oral hygiene and address any potential issues promptly.

The frequency of cavity fillings for adults in their middle years is typically 6 to 10 fillings. Due to things like age-related dental problems, receding gums, and prolonged dental caries exposure, older adults may require more fillings.

How many cavities does the average person have? ›

Each patient is different. The National Institute of Health says that over 90% of adults will have cavities in their lifetime. In a study performed, it was calculated that the average amount of cavities an individual has in their lifetime is 3.28.

Though good oral hygiene that includes brushing and flossing helps in preventing cavities, you may still get cavities. The reasons can be many, like the spaces between teeth that easily trap food, consuming too much cavity-causing foods and beverages, avoiding regular professional-level cleanings and checkups, etc.

Gold Fillings Cost. Due to the high cost of gold and the additional laboratory work required, gold fillings are generally the most expensive of all filling materials. A gold filling costs between $250 and $4,500 on average, depending on the size and location of the cavity.

When fluids leak underneath a filling, staining and decay may develop. Leakage may appear as a dark line around the edge of the filling or a dark area underneath the filling itself. White fillings may turn a darker color over time from smoking, drying out or exposure to high staining foods or drinks.

And depending on when you had them done, your fillings might have been made of grey metal amalgam – a combination of silver, tin, copper, and mercury. These days, dentists rarely use dental amalgam fillings on their patients. Instead, they use “white fillings,” which are made from composite resin.

Unlike metal fillings, composite fillings will not corrode or expand over time. However, they can have a shorter lifespan than amalgam (metal) fillings. Composite fillings will last around 5-7 years. If your filling becomes loose, damaged or falls out, your dentist can easily replace or repair it.

The cost of composite fillings is generally higher than amalgam fillings but lower than ceramic or gold fillings. A composite filling costs between $90 and $250 on average, depending on the size and location of the cavity.

Composite Resin Filling

Composite resin may be more expensive than amalgam but less expensive than other materials like gold. A resin filling is the same color as your teeth. The average cost for one tooth filling with composite resin is roughly $191.

Small Composite Fillings from £120. Medium Composite Fillings from £150. Large Composite Fillings from £180.