What is the price of a regular tooth filling and what is the price of a root canal filling and crown?

What is the price of a regular tooth filling? Regular tooth filling is one of the most important techniques that dentists rely on to solve problems of tooth decay and cracks in recent times, and it gives positive results. Therefore, in this article, we will learn about the steps, prices, and importance of regular tooth filling.

What is the price of a regular tooth filling

The tooth is the most durable tooth for chewing all types of solid and viscous foods that also contain a large amount of sugars, starches, or acids on which mouth bacteria grow, causing erosion of the enamel coating and the appearance of cavities. In addition, it is exposed to blows, fractures, or cracks. Therefore, in this case, you must go to the doctor for treatment, and one of the most effective methods during this period is filling, and the price of regular tooth filling in Egypt varies from one place to another, and we will explain the average prices in this article.

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What are the prices of dental fillings

We will present the prices of different dental fillings recently in the following points:

• Silver tooth fillings start from 200 Egyptian pounds.
• The average prices of gold tooth fillings range between 750 and 7500 Egyptian pounds.
• Glass fillings and laser fillings are among the low-cost fillings, so they start from a price of 350 Egyptian pounds and do not exceed 700 Egyptian pounds.
• The average cost of a porcelain filling is 1,750 Egyptian pounds.
• Zirconia filling 3,000 Egyptian pounds.

And the prices of silver tooth fillings vary depending on the location of the dental center or clinic, and prices are determined according to several factors that will be mentioned below:

• Raw materials of fillings.
• The extent of the patient’s condition and the additional procedures needed.
• Preparations before the filling procedure, such as X-rays and tests.
• Level of cleanliness and sterilization.
• Efficiency of the medical devices used.
• Quality of doctors in the center or clinic.

To learn about the types of tooth fillings in detail, read this article.

What is the price of tooth filling for children

Children are the group most susceptible to tooth decay due to the weakness of the enamel coating of their milk teeth during the teething stage, and the sensitivity of their permanent teeth since their formation at the age of 6 years, in addition to children’s consumption of many sweets that cause holes in their molars. It is necessary to treat cracked and decayed teeth in children, including milk teeth, due to their impact on the health and safety of permanent teeth later.

The number of a child’s teeth under the age of 6 is 8 milk teeth, but when the permanent teeth start to appear from the age of 6, there are 12 molars. One of the best treatment methods for all these problems affecting the tooth is filling. The price of tooth filling for children in Egypt generally ranges between 500 and 1,750 Egyptian pounds, depending on the type of filling recommended by the doctor and its material suitable for the level of decay in each child’s case and age.

What is the price of a regular tooth filling in Egypt

Some people wonder about the price of a regular tooth filling, and prices vary based on the doctor’s determination of the medical tools used, the preparations before the filling procedure, and the post-filling sessions that some patients need, as well as the type and material of the filling suitable for the patient’s tooth. The price of regular tooth filling in Egypt is as follows:

• The prices of glass fillings for regular teeth range between 500 and 1,000 Egyptian pounds.
• The prices of silver fillings for regular teeth start from 500 and reach 700 Egyptian pounds.
• The average prices of ceramic fillings, also known as porcelain, are 700 to 1,750 Egyptian pounds.

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What is the price of a platinum tooth filling

The platinum filling is a type of silver fillings characterized by its high hardness, which makes it withstand pressures for more than 15 years, making it more suitable for back teeth. It is possible not to use it with front teeth in case it does not match the color of the teeth. It should not be used with any other type of fillings to avoid generating electrical shocks. The size of the cavities in the tooth must be suitable for the filling material used. Its economic cost is simple, as the price of a platinum tooth filling is approximately 200 Egyptian pounds or slightly more, which makes it one of the most commonly used fillings recently.

What is the price of tooth extraction in Egypt

The cost of tooth extraction in Egypt in our current year 2023 reaches 450 Egyptian pounds for regular extraction, while surgically, the cost ranges between 1,500 and 2,500 Egyptian pounds.

Tooth extraction is the last choice for some dental patients, and this decision is due to several reasons, which are as follows:

• Deep decay that is not suitable for filling, and the rate of decay in this case is more than two-thirds of the size of the tooth.
• Fracture resulting from a severe collision that is not suitable for any restoration or repair.
• The presence of a severe infection in the tooth that has spread to the rest of the tissues and reached the bones.
• Crowding of teeth and lack of enough space for the tooth in the gum, in which case braces are installed after extracting the extra teeth.

There are factors that determine the price of tooth extraction in Egypt, which are:

• Medical tools used in extraction.
• Anesthesia and the number of teeth to be extracted.
• Medical tests, X-rays, and preparatory procedures.
• Type of extraction, surgical or regular.
• Doctor’s efficiency.

What is the price of root canal and crown

Root canal treatment is performed in case the infection or damage reaches the nerve of the tooth or molar, where the doctor removes decay accumulations from the cavity, places chemical materials in the root canal, then the filling material, and adds a crown on top to preserve the tooth or molar from extraction. The price of root canal and crown varies from one clinic to another in Egypt, and our The Dental Center offers some deals that benefit some patients recently, which are:

• The price of a root canal in front teeth is 340 Egyptian pounds.
• The price of a root canal in back teeth is approximately 480 Egyptian pounds.
• The price of an acrylic crown is 140 Egyptian pounds.
• The price of a nickel-chromium material crown without a facing is 280 Egyptian pounds.
• The price of a metal crown with a porcelain facing is 400 Egyptian pounds.
• The price of a full porcelain crown is 650 Egyptian pounds.
• The cost of placing a zirconia crown for one tooth is 1,000 Egyptian pounds.

You can read more about root canal treatment through this article.

Wisdom tooth filling

It is possible to fill the wisdom tooth due to its role in assisting during the chewing process, so it is preserved if it is affected by any decay, and the decision to extract it is not taken immediately, especially if the tooth is in its correct position and the decay has not reached the nerve, in addition to the presence of another parallel wisdom tooth on the other side to enhance its role.

Tooth odor after filling

In some cases, an odor may appear immediately after a permanent filling and last up to two days after the filling. This is due to the presence of the eugenol substance in clove oil, which is used as one of the components of tooth fillings. This odor can be eliminated by rinsing with warm salt water solution, adding diluted peppermint oil to the gum, brushing teeth twice a day, and using a suitable mouthwash for tooth sensitivity that removes tartar and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

In some cases where a temporary filling is placed, there is also an odor problem due to delaying its replacement with a permanent filling and its falling out, allowing bacteria and germs to grow in the tooth cavity. Additionally, the chemical materials of these temporary fillings cause gum inflammation and foul odors. Finally, failure to clean and brush teeth daily and remove food residues is a major cause of unpleasant odors after filling.

How to fill a tooth

The tooth filling process is done in several sessions, and the steps of tooth filling include the following:

1. Anesthetize the tooth to be filled by spraying a local anesthetic or injecting an anesthetic into the gum.
2. Using a drilling device, the doctor drills the decayed holes in the tooth.
3. The doctor cleans all germs and bacteria inside the tooth cavity.
4. The doctor firmly secures the filling material into the cavity.
5. Smoothing the top of the filling material with the tooth surface and polishing it.

Falling out of tooth filling

Tooth filling is a permanent filling, and some types last more than 15 years with the patient. However, there are factors that cause it to fall out, especially during the post-filling phase immediately. We will present these factors in the following points:

1. Failure to clean teeth daily twice, in the morning and evening.
2. Eating solid food that causes pressure on the filling during chewing or grinding.
3. Eating sticky foods that stick to the filling and cause cracks or its falling out.
4. Eating sweets and excessive carbonated and sweetened drinks, which cause the fillings to move from their place or create gaps in them because they make the mouth an acidic environment that promotes the growth of bacteria that causes tooth erosion and decay, leading to the recurrence of decay.
5. Poor quality of the filling.
6. Failure to create a suitable cavity for the filling.
7. Failure to level the filling surface with the tooth surface.
8. Failure to crown the tooth after filling in case of its brittleness, especially when resorting to removing the nerve or drilling a deep cavity that exceeds two-thirds of its size.

There are instructions for dealing with fillings when they fall out, which are:

1. Do not discard them because there is a possibility of re-securing them.
2. Rinse with warm salt water solution to prevent any bacteria from growing in the tooth from which the filling fell out.
3. Brush teeth thoroughly and gently with toothpaste.
4. Do not consume any solid, sticky, sugary, or acidic foods.
5. Take paracetamol if you feel pain or apply any natural painkillers to the affected tooth, such as clove.
6. Apply cold compresses in case of swelling or unbearable pain.
7. Visit the doctor within two days of the filling falling out to receive the necessary treatment.

Alternative to tooth filling

There may be an alternative or temporary solution for tooth filling at home until it is time to visit the doctor, and we will mention them as follows:

Clove: Place a piece of cotton in clove oil and place it on the affected area due to its many benefits, which can be mentioned as follows:

• It soothes inflammation.
• It is highly effective in reducing toothache.
• It is an antioxidant.

Honey and Cinnamon: Mix honey and cinnamon and place their mixture on the affected area in the teeth, as it has the following benefits:

• It eliminates bacteria that cause gum inflammation.
• It stops gum bleeding in case of inflammation.
• It is a strong painkiller for toothache.

Garlic: Eat a clove of garlic daily in the morning on an empty stomach or grind garlic with table salt and place it on the affected area in the teeth to obtain its many benefits, which can be mentioned in the following points:

• It is a powerful antibiotic due to its strong effect in eliminating harmful mouth bacteria.
• It cleanses the mouth and soothes toothache.

Turmeric: Place an amount of turmeric on mustard oil and place the mixture on the affected tooth for no more than fifteen minutes to relieve toothache in case you cannot visit the doctor at the moment or even after a root canal treatment due to its strong pain-relieving effect.

Onion: Chew onion or place a piece of it on the affected tooth for a period ranging from five to ten minutes due to its strong role in eliminating any microbes and fungi in the mouth, as onion is one of the strongest antiseptics used.

In case the root of the tooth is affected by decay and reaches the depth, treatment cannot be done without drilling and cleaning this decay, removing all germs and bacteria inside the tooth cavity, and it is not possible to leave the cavity empty without placing a chemical material to preserve the depth of the tooth structure intact so that it does not become a breeding ground for bacteria growth again and the recurrence of decay and the infection reaching the nerve and causing complications later on.

When does a tooth need regular filling?

There are two types of fillings for dental conditions: root canal fillings and regular fillings. Regular fillings are done in cases of decay and cavities in the tooth without infection reaching the pulp and nerve due to excessive sugar consumption, neglect of dental care, or incidents of collision, fracture, and cracking. This leads the dentist to drill and remove decay and bacteria from the tooth cavity, clean and sterilize it with chemical substances, and place an alternative filling to preserve it.

Advantages of tooth filling in Egypt

The advantages of tooth filling in Egypt are among the most commonly asked questions among dental patients. There are many advantages to various types of fillings used in cases of decay and fractures, and we will explain these advantages in the following summarized points:

• Hardness, Strength, and Pressure Resistance: Fillings last for over 15 years and are suitable for front and back teeth, withstanding pressure when biting and chewing food, such as gold, silver, and porcelain fillings.
• Low Cost: They do not require significant financial expenses and are suitable for all social classes, like silver fillings.
• Cosmetic Aspect: Various shades and colors of some fillings to match the teeth’s natural colors and prevent color change over time, making them safe like gold and porcelain fillings.

Disadvantages of tooth filling in Egypt

Tooth filling is one of the most common treatment methods recently adopted in Egypt due to its superior quality and high safety. However, there are some drawbacks to various types of fillings, which we will mention in the following points:

• Color change of teeth over time with some fillings like gold and silver fillings.
• Different color of fillings from teeth color affecting the aesthetic appearance like gold and silver fillings.
• Early in the 21st century, there were some warnings about using silver or mercury fillings, as they were called. Speculations were that the mercury substance in the filling is toxic and causes autism and memory loss in many patients. However, the response from the American Dental Association and other international health institutions was that they are safe fillings and there is no scientific evidence for these beliefs. Half of the patients with autism and memory loss did not have any silver tooth fillings, and these fillings do not react with saliva or cause any harm to general health.
• Higher cost of some fillings like porcelain and gold fillings.
• Weakening of tooth tissues and bones when drilling a large part of the tooth cavity like porcelain and silver fillings.
• Appearance of some vibrations and electric currents in case of having multiple fillings in the mouth.