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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Aesthetica Dr Reem Al Shaiba Dental Center

Villa 2746, Road 743 · Saar, Al-Muḥāfaẓat aš-Šamālīyah

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We Work Hard To Give You A Smile Worth Having. Here at Aesthetica Dental Centre, we believe in helping our patients maintain a healthy and beautiful smile through dental health ...

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The Best Dental Center (AL Haddad Plaza)

Al Hoora · Manama, Capital Governorate

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Welcome to The Best Dental Center We are Located in Hoora, Exhibition road, behind Gosi, beside United Nation and Phenicia Tower. We provide wide range of high level dental serv...

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Reval Medical Center – Plastic surgeries | Skincare | Laser Hair Removal | Dentistry

Road 12 Al Quds Ave، Block 812، Unit 51 Bldg 3611، · Isa Town, Muḥāfaẓat al-ʿĀṣimah

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WELCOME TO REVAL MEDICAL CENTER Bahrain is home to one of the top medical centers in GCC – REVAL MEDICAL CENTER. REVAL MEDICAL CENTER unlike many traditional medical centers in ...

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Gems Dental Center

BUILDING 1354, ROAD 3230, Bu Ashira · Manama, Muḥāfaẓat al-ʿĀṣimah

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At GEMS Dental Center, we believe in a patient-centered approach to dentistry. No two patients are alike, and their treatment needs and expectations will reflect that uniqueness...

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مركز حفاظ التخصصي للأسنان – HSDC – Haffadh Specialised Dental Center

Building 1195, Road 5124, Alsuwayfiyah · Manama, Muḥāfaẓat al-ʿĀṣimah

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Welcome to Haffadh Dental At HSDC we provide preventive dentistry for infants, children, adults, and seniors, which is the foundation of good oral health. Our dental team at HSD...

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Seef Dental Clinic

Karbabad, Capital Governorate

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We are a specialized dental clinic. Our doctors will work with you to develop a customized dental treatment plan, that incorporates dental consultation, examination, x-ray (digi...

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Shifa Budaiya Dental Center

2514, Road No 4179 · Budaiya, Al-Muḥāfaẓat aš-Šamālīyah

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Patients looking for dental implants on Road No 4179 in Budaiya, Al-Muḥāfaẓat aš-Šamālīyah can consider Shifa Budaiya Dental Center, which lists it among its treatments. The pra...

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Bahrain Specialist Hospital

Rd No 2447, Manama, Bahrain · Rd No 2447, Manama

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Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa The King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain Specialist Hospital was inaugurated on Wednesday the 26th of Febuary...

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