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Dental fillings typically take 15-30 minutes per quadrant (like the upper right side of your mouth) after the initial exam. At Today Dental of Mansfield North, we prioritize completing all your fillings in one visit whenever possible, saving you time and money.

Fillings are generally the most affordable way to restore a tooth's health, function, and appearance. The cost depends on two main factors:

• Location: Fillings on teeth further back in your mouth tend to be more expensive than those on front teeth.
• Number of surfaces filled: The more surfaces (out of six) that need filling due to decay or fracture, the higher the cost.

In most cases, dental insurance covers 80% to 100% of the cost. If you don't have insurance, we offer our in-office discount plan (CareDent) to provide insurance-like pricing.

In some cases, the dentist might numb the area before the procedure. For shallow decay, anesthesia might not be necessary. The dentist will then use a handpiece (drill) to remove any decay and fractures from the tooth. They will then fill the tooth with a tooth-colored composite resin that hardens with a special light. Finally, they will adjust your bite, polish the filling, and you're done!

At Today Dental of Mansfield North, we prioritize conservative dentistry, meaning we aim to preserve as much of your natural tooth structure as possible. Whenever possible, dental fillings are a more conservative and cost-effective option compared to crowns. Our dentists will only recommend treatments you absolutely need, treating all patients like family with a commitment to quality and ethical practices.

Yes! Whenever possible, we prefer to repair existing fillings over complete replacements. However, if there's decay present, the dentist might need to remove the entire filling. We will always strive to preserve any previous dental work as long as it doesn't affect the function or durability of the tooth.