Tooth Fillings in Al Barsha, Dubai

Fillings prices

Prices are estimates. Your dentist confirms the final price after examining your teeth. Instalments with Tabby or Tamara are subject to their approval.

When you need a filling

A cavity is a hole in the tooth caused by decay. Early decay often has no symptoms, which is why it is usually found at a check-up or on an X-ray. As it grows you may notice sensitivity to sweet, hot or cold food, food catching in one spot, a dark mark or a rough edge. Treating a cavity early with a filling keeps the repair small and can avoid a root canal later.

Fillings are also used to repair chipped teeth, worn edges and small gaps between front teeth.

How much does a tooth filling cost in Dubai?

At Healthpoint, a tooth-coloured filling starts from AED 99 per tooth. The price depends on the size of the cavity and how many surfaces of the tooth are involved. The dentist tells you the price for each tooth before starting. Check-up and X-ray prices are on the price list.

Getting a filling, step by step

1. Check-up and X-rayThe dentist finds the cavity and checks how deep it goes.
2. NumbingA local anaesthetic numbs the tooth and the gum around it.
3. Cleaning out the decayThe decayed part of the tooth is removed and the cavity is cleaned.
4. FillingTooth-coloured material is placed in layers and hardened with a blue light.
5. Shaping and polishingThe filling is shaped to your bite and polished smooth.

When a filling is not enough

If decay has reached the nerve, the tooth may need root canal treatment. If a large part of the tooth is missing, a crown may protect it better than a big filling. The dentist explains the options and their prices before deciding with you.

Risks and side effects

• The tooth can feel sensitive to hot, cold or biting for a few days to a few weeks.
• If the filling feels high when you bite, come back so it can be adjusted.
• Deep cavities sometimes become painful later and need root canal treatment.
• Fillings can wear, chip or come out over the years and need replacing.
• New decay can form around a filling if the tooth is not cleaned well.

Your dentist explains the risks for your own tooth before you decide.

Aftercare

• Wait until the numbness wears off before eating, so you do not bite your lip or cheek.
• Message us if the tooth still feels high or sore when biting after a few days.
• Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth.
• Cut down on sugary drinks and snacks between meals.