Sticker Shock on Fillings (molars, dentist, cost, filling)

[LittleDolphin]

Do you know what you're paying for resin fillings?

My dentist just quoted two resin fillings in 2 molars (uncomplicated) at $540 for the two.

Hard to swallow (no pun intended) when retired w/o dental insurance.

Is this figure reasonable?? My dentist is building a big new office building...lol...

[reed303]

My last 2 fillings, resin , 2 surface, were $225 each in 2018. Also retired w/o dental insurance.

Same private practice dentist for last 10 years.

[LittleDolphin]

Originally Posted by reed303

My last 2 fillings, resin , 2 surface, were $225 each in 2018. Also retired w/o dental insurance.

Same private practice dentist for last 10 years.

thanks...guess the quote is not out-of-line...

[carnelian]

Probably depends where you live and the dentist. I had sticker shock with a bridge and cleaning.

I recommend a dental discount plan, not insurance, no copay. Pay one fee for the year and receive 20%--50% off the standard charge. I had this for 30 years now...it is still expensive. The only drawback is that this is like a HMO because you are limited to doctors in their network, depending on location. Most dentists do mnot accept it.

[Parnassia]

Originally Posted by LittleDolphin

thanks...guess the quote is not out-of-line...

It isn't. I had an old leaky amalgam filling replaced back in 2021. No complications. I pay the charge up front and get a small reimbursement from insurance. Out of pocket charge was $310.

[LittleDolphin]

Originally Posted by Parnassia

It isn't. I had an old leaky amalgam filling replaced back in 2021. No complications. I pay the charge up front and get a small reimbursement from insurance. Out of pocket charge was $310.

Thanks. That's one of the interesting things about being older( for me): I well remember when a filling cost $40-$60. So today's cost is more than a bit shocking to me...if you know what I mean.