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Honored Contributor
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Seems in the normal range. We have as basic dental plan from Met Life, highly recommend. 

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@Luvsmyfam I pay 100.00 for just a cleaning, if they do x-rays, it goes to 175.00.  The last filling I had cost 160.00.  This is probably an average price all things considered.  Glad you were able to save the tooth and being able to pay for it is a blessing since you are like myself and don't have dental insurance.

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@LuvmyLab agree....  

 


@LuvmyLab wrote:

I think all dental prices are ridiculously high these days.  


 

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When you get a tooth filled. The price is based on the size of the repair and material used.  If you had a huge filling, you got a good price.

 

A small filling normally costs more than that. An Amalgam filling costs between $100 and $200.  Composite material ( white ) costs  $130 to $250.

 

Now, just pray that filling lasts.  Often a large filling won't last very long.  When it breaks down, you will probably need a crown.  Don't bite into hard food with that tooth...baby it.

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Registered: ‎03-11-2010

That's a good price. For the past year my dentist was also charging a COVID surcharge for PPE?  

 

I had a crown last year it was $1000, upfront!!  It was submitted to insurance and they paid 70%.   Cleanings are always over $100 these days.  

 

I agree with Carmine though about the size of the filling, it might just be a temporary fix.  

Helen852
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@Luvsmyfam $155 is better than the $1,450 I just paid for a crown.  At 75, I'd like to know when do I say "no" to these very costly expenses.

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@Luvsmyfam wrote:

well,dentist charged me 155.00 for a huge filling.i was relieved,thinking he would tell me I need a crown or get it pulled.does anyone think this fee is high?either way,I had to do something.guess I will scrimp back on shopping for the time being



my dentist just charged me $200 each for three fillings, so don't feel bad and my insurance only covers two thirds of the cost.😳😬

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@Helen852  My dentist charges $1500.00 for a crown.  

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I'm 77 and imho you are never too old for dentistry.

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I pay $80 for a filling. I think that's pretty low b/c it's done at a community dental clinic where their prices are established based on a sliding scale adjusted to your income. According to them I'm 'poor' so their prices are low compared to a regular dental office. Our community here is fortunate to have such services especially for people who do not have insurance like myself.