{"id":29831,"date":"2025-06-04T15:10:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/?p=29831"},"modified":"2025-10-14T12:09:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T16:09:34","slug":"dental-fillings-obturation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/en\/dental-fillings-obturation\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental fillings: everything you need to know about the cost, materials, and steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"29831\" class=\"elementor elementor-29831 elementor-29804\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f443b85 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f443b85\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a2b7f1d\" data-id=\"6a2b7f1d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2341af63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2341af63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dental Fillings: Materials, Processes, Prices, and Lifespan<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b21721d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b21721d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental fillings, also known as dental obturation, are one of the most common procedures used to restore a tooth damaged by decay, cracks, or wear.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It involves filling the cavity with a suitable material to protect the tooth and restore its function. Today, several materials can be used for fillings, each with its own advantages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we explain everything you need to know about dental fillings: the available materials, the treatment steps, the average cost, and the lifespan depending on the type of restoration.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-11a8a20d\" data-id=\"11a8a20d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78ab1dc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"78ab1dc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1111\" height=\"1010\" src=\"https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dental-fillings.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-29837\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dental-fillings.webp 1111w, https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dental-fillings-300x273.webp 300w, https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dental-fillings-1024x931.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dental-fillings-768x698.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-17c4fbb6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"17c4fbb6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-30550736\" data-id=\"30550736\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bb6a70f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2bb6a70f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a dental filling?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1663bab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1663bab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A dental filling, or dental obturation, is a treatment used to restore a tooth partially destroyed by decay, cracks, or wear.<\/p><p>When a tooth is damaged, the dentist removes the infected or damaged area and then fills the empty space with a material specially designed to seal and protect the tooth. This treatment helps:<\/p><ul><li>stop the progression of decay,<\/li><li>prevent bacteria from penetrating deeper into the tooth,<\/li><li>and restore the tooth&#8217;s chewing function and natural appearance.<\/li><\/ul><p>Today, several modern materials (composite, amalgam, porcelain, gold) are available that offer both durability and aesthetics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e853fd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e853fd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What materials are used for a dental filling?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4dbeb52a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4dbeb52a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a8b8303\" data-id=\"a8b8303\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-218c0653\" data-id=\"218c0653\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f71266 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"29f71266\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/materials-types-dental-fillings-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-29840\" alt=\"materials types dental fillings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/materials-types-dental-fillings-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/materials-types-dental-fillings-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/materials-types-dental-fillings-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/materials-types-dental-fillings.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-23ea16da\" data-id=\"23ea16da\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ca602de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ca602de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The choice of material depends on several factors, including the location of the tooth, the patient&#8217;s aesthetic preferences, the desired durability, and budget. Here are the main materials used for dental fillings:<\/p><ul><li><h3>Composite (composite resin)<\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong> Very aesthetic, because it imitates the natural color of the teeth. It is ideal for visible teeth.<br \/><strong>Average lifespan:<\/strong> 5 to 10 years.<br \/><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> Less long-term resistant than other materials, especially on heavily used teeth.<\/p><ul><li><h3>Amalgam (metal alloy)<\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong> Very durable and resistant to chewing. Ideal for molars.<br \/><strong>Average lifespan:<\/strong> 7 to 10 years, sometimes more.<br \/><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> Less aesthetic due to its metallic color.<\/p><ul><li><h3>Porcelain (inlay or onlay)<\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong> Very aesthetic and excellent resistance ceramic material, often used in the form of inlay.<br \/><strong>Average lifespan:<\/strong> 10 to 15 years, or even more.<br \/><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> Generally requires two appointments. Higher cost.<\/p><ul><li><h3>Gold (inlay or onlay)<\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong> Very durable, biocompatible, and wear-resistant material. Rarely used today due to its cost and visible appearance. <br \/><strong>Average lifespan:<\/strong> 15 to 20 years, sometimes longer.<br \/><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> Highly visible and expensive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eeedab5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7eeedab5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Steps of a dental filling<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a939bc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a939bc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A dental filling is a simple procedure performed under local anesthesia. Here are the general steps:<\/p><h4>1. Diagnosis:<\/h4><p>The dentist identifies the cavity or crack using a clinical and X-ray examination.<\/p><h4>2. Preparation:<\/h4><p>The tooth is cleaned, and infected or damaged tissue is removed.<\/p><h4>3. Application of the material:<\/h4><p>Depending on the type of material chosen, it is applied, shaped, and then hardened (composite, for example, is hardened using blue light).<\/p><h4>4. Finishing:<\/h4><p>The dentist adjusts the bite and polishes the surface for optimal comfort.<\/p><h4>5. Post-treatment advice:<\/h4><p>It is recommended to wait until the anesthesia wears off before eating, avoid hard foods initially, and maintain good oral hygiene. Mild sensitivity is normal and disappears within a few days.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47dd76a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47dd76a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much do dental fillings cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5cd27b59 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5cd27b59\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-690f8405\" data-id=\"690f8405\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-75a139fd\" data-id=\"75a139fd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bdccba4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5bdccba4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cost-dental-fillings-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-29843\" alt=\"cost dental fillings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cost-dental-fillings-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cost-dental-fillings-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cost-dental-fillings-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cost-dental-fillings.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c106ca2\" data-id=\"2c106ca2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff47490 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ff47490\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The price of a dental filling can vary from one patient to another, as several factors influence the final cost of the treatment. Some of the factors to consider include:<\/p><ul><li>The type of material used (composite, amalgam, porcelain, gold).<\/li><li>The size and depth of the cavity or restoration.<\/li><li>The tooth involved (molars, for example, are more complex to restore).<\/li><li>The time required for the treatment.<\/li><li>The coverage offered by your dental insurance or public programs.<\/li><\/ul><p>For an accurate and personalized estimate, it is recommended to consult your dentist. We will provide you with a clear and transparent treatment plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b688263 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b688263\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fa7177 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fa7177\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether it&#8217;s to repair a cavity, strengthen a cracked tooth, or replace an old filling, dental fillings are an effective and affordable solution. Thanks to the different materials available, you can choose an option that combines durability, aesthetics, and comfort.<\/p><p>If you experience pain, sensitivity, or notice a cavity, don&#8217;t wait: prompt intervention can prevent more serious complications. <a href=\"https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/en\/appointment\/\">Schedule an appointment<\/a> with our team to assess your needs and choose the dental filling that&#8217;s best for you.<\/p><p><em><strong>Continue reading:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/centredentairefairmount.com\/en\/pain-after-root-canal\/\">Pain after root canal?<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bac84c3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6bac84c3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13ddb432\" data-id=\"13ddb432\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5957f78e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5957f78e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-216aab0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"216aab0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions and answers about dental fillings<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ba297bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"4ba297bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1261\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1261\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How much do dental fillings cost?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1261\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1261\"><p>The cost of a dental filling depends on several factors, including the material used (composite, amalgam, ceramic), the size and location of the cavity, and your dental insurance coverage.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1262\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1262\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long do dental fillings last?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1262\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1262\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental fillings typically last between 5 to 15 years, depending on the material used and your oral hygiene habits. Regular dental check-ups can help ensure their longevity.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1263\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1263\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How to make a dental filling?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1263\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1263\"><p>The dentist begins by removing the cavity, cleaning the cavity, and then applying the filling material (composite, amalgam, etc.). The dentist then shapes and polishes the filling to ensure comfort and optimal function.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1264\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1264\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does filling a tooth hurt?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1264\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1264\"><p>No, filling a tooth generally does not hurt. The dentist uses local anesthesia to numb the treated area, making the procedure painless. You may experience slight sensitivity after treatment, but this usually disappears within a few days.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1265\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1265\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can you eat after a dental filling?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1265\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1265\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but it\u2019s best to wait until the numbness from anesthesia wears off to avoid biting your cheek or tongue. For some types of fillings, like composite, you can eat almost immediately, while others, like amalgam, may require a few hours to set fully.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much do dental fillings cost?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The cost of a dental filling depends on several factors, including the material used (composite, amalgam, ceramic), the size and location of the cavity, and your dental insurance coverage.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long do dental fillings last?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Dental fillings typically last between 5 to 15 years, depending on the material used and your oral hygiene habits. 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For some types of fillings, like composite, you can eat almost immediately, while others, like amalgam, may require a few hours to set fully.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}}]}<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c9c0f1f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5c9c0f1f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-102a9b5\" data-id=\"102a9b5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39773895 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