Dental filling literally refers to fixing tooth defect with appropriate filling materials, in a bid to restore ill teeth in both contour and function. Then how much will a filling procedure cost? 

     According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, the cost varies widely according to the severity of defect. 

    In mild cases where cavities still stay at the outer layer of enamel, generally a simple filling procedure is enough to fix the problems. It refers to removing eroded tissue and replacing them with filling material, to finish the restoration. There are various kinds of material available, including resin composite, glass ionomer and nano resin. No doubt, different materials will cost differently. In most cases it costs about several hundred to more than one thousand yuan. 

    For moderate cavities which haven’t infected nerves as well, but at the very proximity. It also requires a filling procedure for restoration. Prior to applying filling material, however, a layer of lining material should be used in an attempt not to irritate dental nerve. Besides, perhaps a procedure of trial-filling will be required. Both lining material and trial-filling will cost additionally.

    When cavities go deeper to nerves, it’s a root canal treatment that will be needed. It involves removing eroded tissue and devitalizing pulp, followed by gutta-percha filling. Such procedure is rather complicated and difficult, generally costing two to three thousand yuan. It’s suggested seeking a crown restoration after a root canal treatment, for the sake of protection. The price of crown also varies depending on its material.

    The severity of cavities varies from case to case, so do the final treatment plan and cost. In addition, even the same procedure may cost differently in different clinics. It’d better schedule a thorough check-up first and consult with a dentist to get a customized treatment plan and exact cost.

    Whenever there is dental caries, visit a dentist and have it fixed as soon as possible. Otherwise, treatment delay will only get things worse and eventually cost you more. Please feel free to contact me if there’s any dental problem. (WeChat ID: aiyuan325180)