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Each tooth is listed separately with its size of filling, so you can see why one costs more than another.
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Dental Filling Cost in Dubai: What Sets the Price
Two fillings can differ in price because they are different jobs. This page explains what moves the cost of a tooth-coloured filling, what a fair quote includes, and when a filling stops being good value.
- Written quote after examination
- Tooth-coloured composite as standard
- Open daily 10:00–20:00
If you already have X-rays from another clinic, bring them; they may save repeating images.
Quick answer
How much does a tooth filling cost in Dubai?
The cost of a tooth filling in Dubai depends mainly on how many surfaces of the tooth it covers, how deep the decay goes, whether it is a front or back tooth, and whether an old filling has to be removed first. X-rays and local anaesthetic may also be part of it. At Creative Arts you receive a written quote for each tooth after examination, with the alternatives where a crown would last better.
Who treats you here Dr. Duaa Ameen General Dentist · Dr. Julia General Dentist · Dr. Marina Antoniuk Dentist
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27 yearsIn-house dental laboratory in the same building
Written planItemised treatment plan before you commit
Open daily10:00–20:00, seven days a week
Jumeirah 3614 Jumeira St, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
How we price
Why a filling is priced after the tooth is examined
A filling that looks small on the surface can turn out larger underneath. These are the principles behind a Creative Arts filling quote.
Based on what is found
The X-rays and examination decide the size. If removing decay reveals more than expected, you are told before the plan changes.
Now or later, in writing
Teeth that need treatment now are separated from early decay that can be monitored or managed with fluoride.
Alternatives shown
Where a tooth is too weak for a filling to last, the plan says so and shows the crown option next to it.
Cost drivers
What changes the cost of a dental filling?
Most of the difference between two filling quotes comes from these factors.
| What changes | Why it changes the cost | Typical effect |
|---|---|---|
| One surface (for example, a groove on top of a molar) | Small area, simple shape, quick to place | Lower |
| Two or three surfaces (including between the teeth) | Needs a matrix band to rebuild the side wall and a tight contact with the neighbouring tooth | Higher |
| Large filling rebuilding a cusp | More material placed in layers, more shaping of the bite | Higher; a crown may be the better option |
| Front tooth | Shade matching and layering so the filling blends with the tooth around it | Moderate to higher |
| Deep decay close to the nerve | A protective lining under the filling, and more care removing the last decay | Higher |
| Replacing an old amalgam or composite | Old material must be removed first, and decay hidden underneath is common | Higher than a new filling of the same size |
| X-rays | Bitewing or single X-rays to check depth and nearby teeth, if recent ones are not available | Adds an item |
| Several fillings in one visit | Shared set-up and anaesthetic for teeth on the same side | Often more efficient per tooth |
Published filling prices in Dubai vary widely, partly because some quote only the smallest one-surface filling. Compare quotes for the same number of surfaces on the same teeth.
Your quote
What a filling quote should include, and what may be separate
Check these points on any quote you compare. At Creative Arts each appears on your written plan, inside the filling price or as its own line.
- ExaminationChecking the tooth, its neighbours and your bite. Ask whether it is charged separately or included.
- X-raysNeeded to judge depth and decay between teeth. Recent X-rays from another clinic may be usable.
- Local anaestheticUsually part of the filling. Very small, shallow fillings sometimes need none.
- Lining for deep cavitiesA protective layer under the filling when decay is close to the nerve.
- Bite adjustment afterwardsA short review if the filling feels high once the anaesthetic wears off.
- Treatment beyond a fillingIf the nerve is affected or the tooth is too weak, root canal treatment or a crown are separate items with their own explanation.
Value over time
Filling or crown: when does a filling stop being good value?
The cheapest repair today is not always the cheapest over the years. The choice depends on how much healthy tooth remains.
| Situation | Usually suits | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small or medium cavity with strong walls | Composite filling | Keeps the most natural tooth at the lowest cost |
| Large cavity but cusps still thick | Larger composite filling | Still reliable if the bite is normal; checked at reviews |
| A cusp broken or very thin walls | Crown, sometimes after a core filling | A large filling would leave the walls prone to fracture |
| Root-canal-treated back tooth | Crown | These teeth are more likely to split without cusp coverage |
| Repeated failures of the same filling | Crown, or a review of the bite and grinding | Replacing it again usually removes more tooth each time |
Our guide to crown or filling explains the decision, and crown cost covers what a crown involves.
Material and old fillings
Does the material or replacing old fillings change the price?
At Creative Arts, tooth-coloured composite is the standard filling material. It is bonded to the tooth, so the dentist can usually remove only the decay rather than cutting extra tooth to hold the filling in place. Silver amalgam is a different material with a different technique; our comparison of white and silver fillings sets out the differences honestly.
Replacing an old filling usually costs more than a new one of the same size, because the old material has to be removed and decay is often found underneath. Intact old fillings do not need replacing simply because of their colour or material; replacement is worth it when there is decay at the edge, a crack, a broken cusp nearby, or when you prefer a tooth-coloured result on a visible tooth. For visible front fillings, see replacing old front fillings.
Whether insurance contributes depends entirely on your policy; our guide to dental insurance in Dubai explains what to ask your insurer.
Waiting usually costs more
Decay grows. A cavity that needs a small one-surface filling now can, months later, need a larger filling, a crown, or root canal treatment if it reaches the nerve. Early white-spot decay, on the other hand, may need no filling at all. See tooth decay stages for how treatment changes as decay progresses.
From examination to filling
How you get a written filling quote
A filling is usually straightforward. The quote is clearer when the steps are too.
Examination and X-rays
The teeth are checked, with X-rays where needed, to find decay, including between teeth.
First visitWritten plan
Each tooth is listed with the filling size, what can wait, and any tooth where a crown is the better option.
Before treatmentFilling
Decay is removed and the composite placed, shaped and polished, usually in one visit per tooth or side.
Same or next visitReview if needed
If a filling feels high or sensitive beyond a few weeks, it is checked and adjusted. See sensitivity after a filling.
Afterwards
Who treats you
Dentists who examine you and place fillings
Dr. Duaa Ameen, Dr. Julia and Dr. Marina Antoniuk examine teeth, explain the quote and place tooth-coloured fillings at Creative Arts.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
Why does a back-tooth filling cost more than a small front one?
It often does not, but when it does, it is usually because the back-tooth filling covers more surfaces, including the area between two teeth, which needs the side wall rebuilt and a tight contact. Deeper decay and a larger biting surface add time. Front fillings take extra care for shade instead, so the size and surfaces matter more than the position.
Is a white filling more expensive than a silver filling?
Composite usually takes longer to place than amalgam, because it is bonded and built up in layers in a dry field. At Creative Arts composite is the standard material. Price aside, composite allows the dentist to remove less healthy tooth in many cases; the comparison of white and silver fillings explains the trade-offs.
Does the filling cost include the X-ray and anaesthetic?
It depends on the clinic, so always ask. At Creative Arts the written plan shows whether X-rays and the examination are separate lines; local anaesthetic, when needed, is part of the filling. Recent X-rays from another clinic can sometimes be used, which avoids repeating them.
Why does replacing an old filling cost more than a new one?
The old material has to be removed before the tooth can be refilled, and decay or cracks are often found underneath. The new filling is therefore frequently larger than the old one looked. If too little tooth remains, a crown may be the more lasting option, which your dentist will explain before going ahead.
When is a crown better value than a large filling?
When a cusp has broken, the remaining walls are thin, the tooth has had a root canal, or the same large filling keeps failing. A big filling in a weak tooth may need replacing again and again, removing more tooth each time, while a crown covers and protects the cusps. For small and medium cavities, a filling is usually the better value.
Can several fillings be done in one visit?
Often, yes, particularly when the teeth are on the same side and can be numbed together. This shares the set-up and anaesthetic between teeth. Your dentist may split treatment into several visits if there are many fillings, if some are deep, or if you prefer shorter appointments.
Keep exploring
Related treatments
TreatmentDental fillings in DubaiHow tooth-coloured fillings are placed.ConditionTooth decayStages from white spot to abscess, and treatment for each.GuideWhite vs silver fillingsComposite and amalgam compared honestly.GuideCrown or fillingHow dentists decide which a tooth needs.CostsDental costs in DubaiWhat sets the cost of each treatment.
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