How much are fillings generally? My friend is about to pay $500-$600 for one I thought that was waaay too much.
And are DDS's allowed to use braces devices - like invisalign to re-align teeth? Or can only ortho's do that?
2006-11-22 06:49:26 · 11 answers · asked by Curious George 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Fillings are neverrrrr $600...that is way too much. We normally make the patient pay like 80....that is the right amount about. And yes, i myself am a dentist, who uses invisalign. We are allowed to put invisalign. I do .
2006-11-22 12:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by queenpeach87 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fillings:
There are two basic types of fillings -
1. Amalgam (also called silver or mercry fillings) - Most people think these are soooooo bad because of the mercury or the black color. While both of those are viable reasons not to have an amalgam filling, it certainly is not the most important. Amalgam fillings plug a hole much like a cork into a hole in a wooden bucket. First the dentist has to cut out the cavity, then make the hold a certin size and shape to accomidate the amalgam. It is held in place by a special shape that uses under cuts to create retetion. Also known as mechanical retraction. The problem is the it doe not adhear to the tooth in any way. When you chew, the filling and the tooth move independantly creating small fractures, which over time will cause a postion of the tooth to break off. Most patients come to the office and say "My filling fell out" - but when we look at it, the filling is perfectly in place, and the tooth broke away from the filling. Usually the best solution once a tooth has broken from an amalgam is a crown. So if you are prepared to budget the amoutn for a crown ($600-$1200) at an unspecified time in the future, and would rathar pay for a cheep filling now - then it may be a good option.
2. Composite - A composite filling is made out of a resin based material which actually BONDS to the tooth. There is a layer where the tooth and filling becone one. They move as one unit, reducing the chances of fracture or breaking. WHen a dentist prepares to place this type of fillinf, it requires that he only remove the filling, and doesn't have to cut a special shape or remove any extra healthy tooth.
The composite filling is more expensive than an amalgam, but has a better value in the long run.
QUestion 2: A dentist can do braces an invisalign if he has taken CE courses to teach him how. Invisalign has it's own course and exam that a DDS must pass to use it.
Becareful with ortho - look at the JAW function not just teeth placement.
Good luck chewing!
2006-11-22 07:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by Chensona, RDA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO do not pay $500 for a filling, and there is a lot of reasons they are doing what they are doing with the braces
2006-11-22 06:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to my last dental bill, 1 filling was $130.00. I have insurance tho so I only paid like $40.00. I would expect to pay $500-600 for a crown, not a filling. It sounds like your friend got screwed!
2006-11-22 07:00:12 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar Magnolia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fillings should not be that high. This could be a porcelain filling(inlay) your friend is talking about. Fillings usually are $120.00 to $250.00 depends on what material is used. Yes, any dentist can provide Invisalign treatment, they have to take their course and be certified.
2006-11-22 06:58:29 · answer #5 · answered by justmmez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fillings are $45-$85 for members of this Plan. That's
60%-70% less than non-members pay.
Click Find a dentist first, then look under fee schedule.
2006-11-22 11:48:54 · answer #6 · answered by Katterine P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think simple fillings are normally around $150-$250 but can be more depending upon how complicated things get.
I don't know if dentists can peform ortho duties...
2006-11-22 06:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by Proto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont know about your second question but the cost of a filling depends on what percentage of dental insurance is covered. Its different for eveyone.
2006-11-22 07:11:51 · answer #8 · answered by Nickerbockers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a leaking filling is while there's a area of interest betweeen the filling and the enamel floor, meaning that micro organism and plaque can leak out of your mouth into the hollow and reason decay under the filling. it relatively is this variety of tiny hollow you cant see it or it ought to be a chip or crack. it may start up at any time no it wont kill you yet could reason discomfort comparable to enamel discomfort from any decay
2016-10-12 22:27:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is way too much for a filling. Send your friend to www.AffordableDental4All.com for real savings. As for your other question, I dint know.
2006-11-23 13:31:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋