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Cost of Fillings

  • 07-08-2017 8:52pm
    #1
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    Hi there,

    I (28 year old male) recently went for a dental check up and was I would need 8 fillings which would cost about €880 (white composite). My friends and family were kind of shocked at the amount of fillings and the cost, and suggested I get a 2nd opinion. I

    My mother can't remember if I ever got a filing before but I've generally had great teeth and I know I for certain haven't had any in the last 15 years anyway. Are fillings normal? Is 8 in one go excessive? Do most people get them at some point?

    The dentist also thought I had crossbite and that I grind my teeth in my sleep, which must be recent things as my previous dentist never noted anything like that.

    Any advise appreciated. Thanks.


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  • #2
    368100
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    35 male.....just had 7 fillings over two appointments. Only had one previously and ignored appointments for a couple of years.

    Went in for braces consultation and these needed done before I could do anything else. Was shocked myself but Id hate to think any dentist would recommend a filling when one wasn't needed.


  • #3
    SM35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 237 ✭✭SM35


    Costs seem middle of the road - some places will be more expensive (enquire whether a rubber dam is used - a technique to isolate the teeth for treatment).
    Nothing wrong with a second opinion.


  • #4
    dudara
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    I just got quoted for a white composite filling in a molar - I think it was also €110. City centre Dublin.

    In the past I had to get multiple fillings over a short period of time, then nothing for years, until this one filling was suggested

    But yes, do get a second opinion.


  • #5
    the_syco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,316 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    roberttt wrote: »
    The dentist also thought I had crossbite and that I grind my teeth in my sleep, which must be recent things as my previous dentist never noted anything like that.
    Why do you not use your previous dentist? TBH, it sounds like your previous dentist missed quite a few things. Sure, get a 2nd opinion, but your family may be basing the price of fillings against the cheaper grey stuff?


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