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Average filling cost these days?

  • 22-06-2021 10:01PM
    #1
    funrunner95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 177 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Just wondering what's the average cost of a filling these days? Went to a new dentist in Belfast this morning and was shocked at what I was quoted, 150 pounds for the consultation (including four x-rays) and I need three fillings (UR5, LR6 & UL6) for which they want 180 pounds (210 euro) each. My jaw dropped to the floor. Is that a rip off? It's been three years since I've got dental treatment. I've got the xrays so I'm tempted just to shop around for a better price.


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  • #2
    markmoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 788 ✭✭✭markmoto


    funrunner95 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Just wondering what's the average cost of a filling these days? Went to a new dentist in Belfast this morning and was shocked at what I was quoted, 150 pounds for the consultation (including four x-rays) and I need three fillings (UR5, LR6 & UL6) for which they want 180 pounds (210 euro) each. My jaw dropped to the floor. Is that a rip off? It's been three years since I've got dental treatment. I've got the xrays so I'm tempted just to shop around for a better price.

    Why do you need so many fillings is it because your jaw dropped to the floor?


  • #3
    funrunner95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 177 ✭✭funrunner95


    markmoto wrote: »
    Why do you need so many fillings is it because your jaw dropped to the floor?

    Among other mishaps at the weekend


  • #4
    antix80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,418 ✭✭✭antix80


    Most dentists publish their prices. Shop around if you're not happy.


  • #5
    markmoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 788 ✭✭✭markmoto


    funrunner95 wrote: »
    Among other mishaps at the weekend

    In Dublin you can get filling for each between 80-150 euros depending on material used and location.

    But try Dundalk first, more affordable.
    https://www.smiles.ie/clinic/dentist-in-dundalk/price-list/


  • #6
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 12,817 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    I paid €212 for a (white) filling yesterday, a bit surprised at how expensive it was, but I like the dentist, and they have my history from previous examinations. But yeah, pricey.



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  • #7
    dickdasr1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 527 ✭✭✭dickdasr1234


    What about a filling that failed and required extraction a week later. Should the dentist charge full whack on both counts?



  • #8
    NSAman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,497 ✭✭✭NSAman


    Count yourselves lucky, have to have tooth filler applied, basically bonding in December after braces for the past year and a half. Three small bonds is all, that’ll be $700 please plus another $300 for cleaning and polishing…..mind you teeth have never looked so good..😀



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