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At A Glance
Gooch Family Dental is the strongest overall starting point in Birmingham if you want a dependable option for cosmetic dentistry.
Birmingham Family Dental Services has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
Dental crown (porcelain, after large decay)$495 – $725
Pulp cap (direct or indirect)$75 – $200
Root canal (if decay reaches nerve)$700 – $1,500
Dental sealant (preventive, per tooth)$30 – $60
Fluoride varnish treatment$25 – $50
Prices sourced from AdVance Dental PC (advancedentalbirmingham.com), UAB School of Dentistry (Birmingham), dentistsranked.com, realdentalcosts.com, carecredit.com, goodrx.com, and tadrosdental.com. Ranges reflect Birmingham, Alabama pricing as of 2026 in USD. Lower end of ranges may reflect UAB dental school supervised clinic rates ($65–$75 for fillings) or discount providers; upper end reflects private practice fees. Prices for silver diamine fluoride, pulp cap, dental sealants, and fluoride varnish are based on Alabama/regional averages where Birmingham-specific data was unavailable. Costs without insurance will vary; patients are encouraged to verify current pricing directly with their provider. Financing options such as CareCredit may be available.
Prices verified Aug 11, 2026
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Documented for cosmetic dentistry in Birmingham, with dental fillings on the service list and 17 procedures on file.
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Beyond fillings, services include cleanings and exams, root canals, crowns and bridges, basic extractions, gum-disease screening, and emergency dental care.
Services:Dental FillingsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+13 more
Cosmetic Dentistry focus in Birmingham, with dental fillings listed among 17 documented services.
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Filling work covers the routine general-dentistry range. Beyond fillings, services include cleanings and exams, root canals, crowns and bridges, extractions, gum-disease screening, and emergency dental care.
Services:Dental FillingsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+13 more
Suite 100 Suite 100, 4960, Valleydale Road, Birmingham, Alabama
Open until 5 PM
Birmingham clinic with a cosmetic dentistry specialty — Dental Fillings is on file among 13 procedures.
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Routine fillings make up a steady share of the schedule. Beyond fillings, services include cleanings and exams, root canals, crowns and bridges, extractions, gum-disease screening, teeth whitening, and emergency dental care.
Services:Dental FillingsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
Dental Implants is the documented focus in Birmingham; Dental Fillings sits within 14 services on profile.
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They are not a routine-filling or general-cleaning office. If your general dentist has told you a tooth is past saving with a filling or crown and needs surgical extraction, a specialty oral surgery practice handles that work plus the planning for replacement.
Services:Dental FillingsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+10 more
Profile in Birmingham flags cosmetic dentistry; lists Dental Fillings alongside 15 other documented services.
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The team uses tooth-colored composite as the default material, with single-surface and multi-surface fillings, replacement fillings when older work has failed, and the call between filling and crown when more tooth structure has been lost. Beyond fillings, services include cleanings, exams, root canals, crowns and bridges, extractions, gum-disease screening, and the cosmetic side — porcelain veneers, in-office and at-home whitening, and aesthetic crowns. If you've been thinking about combining a routine filling with cosmetic improvement on a visible tooth, a practice that handles both lets you plan the project as one rather than splitting it across separate offices.
Services:Dental FillingsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+12 more
2117, 1st Avenue North, Central City, Birmingham, Alabama
Open until 5 PM
Documented for cosmetic dentistry in Birmingham, with dental fillings on the service list and 16 procedures on file.
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Routine fillings are one of the regular visit types. Beyond fillings, services include cleanings and exams, root canals, crowns and bridges, extractions, gum-disease screening, teeth whitening, and emergency dental care.
Services:Dental FillingsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+12 more
Suite 100, 1520, 7th Avenue North, Fountain Heights, Birmingham, Alabama
Open until 5 PM
Cosmetic Dentistry focus in Birmingham, with dental fillings listed among 17 documented services.
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Filling work covers the routine general-dentistry range. Beyond fillings, services include cleanings and exams, root canals, crowns and bridges, extractions, gum-disease screening, teeth whitening, and emergency dental care. For patients who grind their teeth or notice signs of nighttime clenching, flagging it at the new-patient exam matters more than most realize, since wear patterns affect filling material choices and crown planning over time.
Services:Dental FillingsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+13 more
Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.
If you want routine or family care
Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.
If urgency matters
Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.
If affordability matters most
Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.
Questions to ask before booking
Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
Are you taking new patients right now?
Do you handle my treatment in-house?
What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 11, 2026Independently reviewed
Birmingham has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had tooth filling work done across the Birmingham metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in Birmingham, Alabama that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for tooth filling in Birmingham, start here.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questions answered by our editorial team
In Birmingham, a composite filling typically costs $65 – $250, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A root canal (if decay reaches nerve) in Birmingham typically ranges $700 – $1,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental crown (porcelain, after large decay) in Birmingham typically ranges $495 – $725 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental exam + cavity detection in Birmingham typically ranges $75 – $200 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Birmingham dental fillings clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers dental fillings before booking.
Many clinics in Birmingham accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.
How We Vet Each Clinic
Every clinic on this list passes our verification process
License & standing verified — active Alabama dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Birmingham metro area with established patient base.
Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.