Filling
Added: February 04, 2008 - 5:49 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Denver, CO
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Case Summary
Filling
Teeth: 25,26,27,28,29,32
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 1 year
Last Cleaning: 1 year
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Reply: Filling
added: February 04, 2008 - 8:11 AM
Cost Estimate: $200-250 each tooth depending upon size
Sounds like you have a question about the cost of some proposed filling treatments. Of course, costs depend on the size of the fillings. I also noticed that you are having a filling in your wisdom tooth. This is a good time to make some life long decisions about the health of your wisdom teeth. It''''s fine to fill it if it has grown in well and you can clean it perfectly. Otherwise I have seen these teeth start down a path that goes from filling now, another cavity later, possibly a crown in mid life, then removing it in your 50''''s or 60''''s. So...make sure it is likely to stay healthy for a long time. Other cost thoughts: front fillings cost differently than back teeth fillings, depending on how large they are and how much they show. I''''ll put some cost guesses below.
Reply: Filling
added: February 04, 2008 - 9:15 AM
Cost Estimate: $Between $91-$300 per tooth for fillings
Hello!I can see that you are concerned with your dental care and I applaud you for seeking different opinions and estimates for your care. It is very difficult to offer an estimate without knowing the condition of your teeth. As I am sure you are aware, fillings come in many different sizes and materials. Your least costly alternative would be to have an amalgam filling placed but that hardly is the case with some of the teeth that you indicated because these silver fillings are not cosmetically pleasing. Depending on the condition of the tooth, most likely the ideal treatment would be to place a resin restoration. With a resin restoration you retain more tooth structure because the decay is removed and the filling bonds directly to the tooth. This will prolong the live of the tooth because no additional tooth structure is removed for retention purposes. The costs of a resin filling can run you anywhere from $91 to $300 per tooth depending on the number of surfaces involved. We offer very convenient payment plans for any budget and would be willing to work with you to make sure that your dental needs are being taken care of properly. I hope that this answers all of your questions but please feel free to reply if this is not the case.
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