If left untreated, tooth cavities will only get larger and deeper. When it reaches out to pulp chamber, it will cause excruciating pain and lead to loss of appetite and sleep. That’s why it’s of great importance to fix cavities in a timely manner. Then how much will it cost? According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, the price varies widely depending on the severity of your caries and the treatment you need. 

    In line with its severity, caries can be categorized into mild caries, moderate caries, advanced caries, pulpitis and periapical periodontitis. The former three kinds don’t involve dental nerves and can be fixed by dental filling which refers to removing eroded tissues and replacing with filling material. While in the latter two situations, caries has already reached dental pulp. It’s root canal therapy that will be required. 

    Dental filling costs about six hundred to one thousand yuan, relying on the material you choose. As for root canal therapy, it will be more expensive, costing around twenty to thirty thousand yuan.

    Apart from resin filling and endodontic treatment, there is another method called inlay filling available for restoring cavities. A customized restoration will be made and then boned to the defective tooth to form an intact one. Also, inlay can be made of different materials such as gold and porcelain. Its cost usually ranges from more than one thousand to several thousand yuan. 

    In closing, an exact price to fix tooth cavities can hardly be given before acquiring a confirmed diagnosis. It’s suggested that you get a thorough dental check-up first and seek proper treatment in time, with a view to preventing bigger problems down the road. 

    Please feel free to contact me if there’s any dental problem. (WeChat ID: aiyuan325180)