Tooth-coloured fillings provide a solution for cavities, preventing them from growing larger or causing long-term damage to your tooth. These white fillings are carefully matched to your natural teeth, ensuring they look and feel just like the rest of your smile.
Dental fillings are one of the most frequently performed treatments in our office. They restore and protect your tooth, preventing more painful decay or infection that could require more extensive work. We use composite resin fillings that are precisely color-matched to your existing teeth. Unlike amalgam (metal) fillings, tooth-colored composite resin bonds exceptionally well to your tooth and can fill even smaller spaces—meaning less drilling is required!
Some people may be tempted to delay getting a filling, especially when a cavity doesn’t yet cause any discomfort. However, attending to cavities sooner rather than later offers several key benefits:
Because fillings are a standard and highly effective way to prevent more serious dental issues, most insurance providers offer substantial coverage for them. Under a typical insurance plan, you might pay anywhere between $0 and $100 or more. If you don’t have dental insurance, expect costs to range from around $120 to $300 and up, particularly if you require several fillings at once.
Factors That Affect Your Treatment Costs
Filling cavities as soon as possible is very important to us. Prompt treatment helps you avoid more invasive procedures, reduces the risk of severe dental pain, and supports a healthier, happier smile for years to come.
With a routine of daily brushing and flossing, as well as regular dental cleanings and checkups, your fillings can last a decade or longer.
In the past, dentists commonly used a material known as “dental amalgam,” often referred to as “silver” or “mercury” fillings. Although there has been debate surrounding their safety, the Canadian Dental Association notes that no scientific research has definitively linked amalgam fillings to illnesses in the general population. So, if you currently have silver fillings, there’s no need to worry!
While certain over-the-counter products may offer a temporary fix for a cavity or minor tooth damage until you can see a dentist, they aren’t a permanent solution. Only a dental professional can properly clean, prepare, and fill a cavity. Left untreated, tooth decay can lead to severe complications, including abscesses and even tooth loss.
Severe, persistent tooth pain that disrupts your sleep or eating habits may be considered a dental emergency. In this case, call us immediately for guidance and to schedule a prompt appointment. For temporary relief, place a cold compress on the affected area of your face and consider using an over-the-counter pain reliever like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil). Always follow the label’s instructions and your doctor’s advice. Make note of what you’ve taken, how much, and when, so you can inform us during your visit.
Restore chips and cracked teeth or improve the look of healthy teeth.
Restore gaps and replace your tooth or teeth with a custom made dental prosthesis permanently bonded in place.
Dental crowns make up an essential part of restorative dentistry, and can greatly improve the strength, appearance, and longevity of your teeth.
Having a tooth or teeth removed is a very common procedure that can be performed with very little pain or discomfort.
An Implant acts like a natural tooth root and is finished off with a restoration such as a dental crown to help restore the function of your teeth, look good and feel natural.
Get new dentures or maintain and repair your full or partial dentures. These modern dental prostheses can replace several or all of your teeth with minimal discomfort.
Root canals can be careful, quick, and relatively pain-free bringing you immediate relief and saving your natural tooth.
Regular checkups and cleanings prevent gum disease and tooth decay. Plan your cleaning and checkup every 6 to 8 months to prevent the sudden onset of dental pain and unexpected expenses.