Are Alternative Dental Fillings, Such As Composite Material, More Expensive Than Silver Fillings?
Yes. The difference in cost comes from the dentists charges for services rendered. The cost for material of one silver filling is less than one dollar. Similarly, the cost for material of one composite (white) filling is less than one dollar. The remaining fee to the patient is for services rendered by the dentist, including drilling and filling the tooth. Dentists typically charge patients more for white, composite filling because it takes a little bit more skill and a little bit more time as compared to amalgam.
