High-Quality Dental Fillings in Kansas City

Getting tooth colored fillings not only protects the teeth but also lets your natural smile shine through! Using a mix of plastic and ceramic, composite dental fillings are one of the best ways to preserve your natural smile.

Fillings are very common when you have a cavity or tooth decay. However, you may also need a filling if you have a cracked or chipped tooth. Luckily, at Village Dental, we provide both types of dental restoration to Kansas City patients.

Affordable Dental Filings for Kansas City Families

The average cost of a tooth filling is less expensive than you might think. If you need up to 4 cavities filled at once, then know that you can do so affordably. Most individuals can get their dental services covered under a dental coverage insurance plan and minimize out of pocket costs. 

If this is the case, you will pay whatever portion of your insurance provider’s service cost, which can be up to 80 or 90% of the filing cost. The number of dental fillings you can get will depend on your location, the service provider, and your level of insurance coverage.

We will obtain a cost of benefits analysis for you to eliminate any surprises. We will also handle all of the paperwork for you.

Dental filling costs are also reasonable even if you don’t have insurance. Dental fillings range between $150-$350, making a filling relatively affordable especially considering how long-lasting they are and how important they are to overall dental care!

No insurance for dental fillings? Don’t worry. We’ll discuss ways for you to pay so that you don’t have to put off your fillings. 

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Cavity Dental Filling for Restorative Dental Care

Restorative dental care is also very important. By regularly updating your old fillings that are giving you trouble, you’ll help your natural teeth last longer. This can also reduce future mouth pain or tooth extractions!

If you notice your dental fillings are looking a little worse for wear, coloring or staining, or building up plague more than normal, these may be signs that you need a new cavity dental filling replacement. 

Filling Your Dental Cavity is Fast, and can be Painless

Ouch! Having cavities hurts! But the pain is actually worse before treatment vs during. Cavities happen because of the build-up of food and sugar in our teeth, causing decay which rots away our teeth. 

If you notice tooth pain, sensitivity when eating hot or cold items, visible holes, or black or brown spots, you likely have a cavity.

And unfortunately, cavities won’t go away on their own. The bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks, and not cleaning your teeth can eat away at your enamel and cause permanent damage to your natural tooth. 

A cavity filling is the only way to stop the growth of that cavity and save the rest of your tooth, protecting it from tooth extraction or a root canal. 

Stay Smiling With Regular Cavity Replacement

Old cavity fillings may last a lifetime, but some might need to be replaced every 5-10 years. While on average they can last a long time, it’s better to repair your old fillings before they crack or fall out. Regular dental exams will spot any problems before they develop. 

You may have an old dental filling, or your teeth have changed over the years. Restorative dental fillings can replace old ones with updated materials so that the cavity is protected and not worsening. These replacements will often last for decades. 

Types of Restorative Dental Fillings

There are four different types of cavity fillings used:

• Amalgam Fillings, or silver fillings, which is made out of different types of metals
• Gold fillings, which are made of gold and other metals
• Ceramic fillings made of porcelain
• Composite fillings, the most common type of filling, are made of composite resins 

Composite fillings are generally better than amalgam fillings for filling a tooth close to the front of your mouth, or one that is visible when smiling or laughing. 

This type of filling will look more natural with a composite filling. 

For teeth in the back of the mouth that have greater decay, an amalgam filling may sometimes be the better choice due to its durability and longevity. However, our office mostly recommends composite fillings for a variety of reasons. 

Village Dental is Your Experienced Dental Filling Clinic in Kansas City

If you have a new cavity, an old cavity that needs replacement, or an old dental filling that needs to be restored, come on to Village Dental. We have years of experience treating our patient’s teeth from harmful cavities and decay. 

We get it…No one likes going to the dentist, but you’ll feel at home at Village Dental. We are a family-owned business and have been for years! Come visit our family today.

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