Free Dental Cost Estimator — Now Live
→ Use the Dental Cost Estimator — Select your state, choose your procedures, enter your insurance situation, and get a personalized out-of-pocket cost estimate in under 60 seconds. Covers 25+ procedures including cleanings, fillings, root canals, implants, braces, and more.
More Tools (Coming Soon)
- Dental Insurance Breakeven Calculator — Input your monthly premium, annual maximum, and expected procedures to see whether dental insurance will save you money over time
- Dental Financing Comparison — Compare CareCredit, LendingClub Patient Solutions, and in-house payment plans side by side
- Low-Cost Clinic Finder by ZIP — Search for FQHCs, dental school clinics, and community dental programs near you
In the meantime, our guides below cover the same ground in detail:
Most Useful Cost Guides
- Teeth Cleaning Cost — what a routine cleaning really costs with and without insurance
- Dental Crown Cost — porcelain vs. metal vs. zirconia pricing breakdown
- Root Canal Cost — cost by tooth type, with and without a crown
- Dental Implant Cost — full cost breakdown including abutment and crown
- Is Dental Insurance Worth It? — a data-driven analysis of annual maxima vs. real costs
- Cheap Dental Care Options — dental schools, FQHCs, discount plans, and more
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Frequently Asked Questions
A single tooth filling typically costs $150–$300 for a composite (tooth-colored) filling and $50–$200 for a silver amalgam filling, depending on the tooth location and size. Our Dental Cost Estimator lets you enter your state and specific tooth location to get a more precise estimate for your situation.
Most dental insurance plans cover two routine cleanings and exams per year at 100% with no copay or deductible, making preventive care essentially free for insured patients. However, specialized cleanings like scaling and root planing for gum disease are often covered at 50–80% after your deductible, leaving you responsible for $100–$300 out-of-pocket depending on your plan.
Initial healing takes about 1–2 weeks, during which you should avoid strenuous activity and eat soft foods, though most people can return to normal eating within 3–7 days. Complete bone healing can take 3–6 months, which is important if you're planning a dental implant to replace the extracted tooth.