When there is a tooth cavity, it’s necessary to have it filled in time. Then how much will it cost to fill a dental cavity? According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, its price varies depending on the width and depth of the cavity, and the material of filling.

    In mild cases, namely small and shallow cavities, dentists usually only need to remove the eroded tissues and fill it with relevant dental materials. Such procedure is quite simple. Nowadays, the common used materials include resin composite and glass ionomer, costing about several hundred yuan. As for nano-composite, it will be more expensive.

    When it comes to severe caries, the first step should be diagnosing whether the damage has reached dental pulp or not. If not yet, then applying a layer of base material prior to filling it, would be enough to fix the problem. However, if the caries has reached the pulp, then your dentist is supposed to remove the pulp tissues and conduct a root canal therapy (RCT) for you, followed by a crown. Certainly a RCT will be much pricier than dental filling, costing from two to three thousand yuan. RCT for an anterior tooth will cost less than that for a molar. Besides, the aforementioned price excluded the cost of a crown, which serves to protect your after-treatment tooth. The crown cost differently depending on its material as well. 

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