Can a Tooth Be Refilled?

The filling and treatment of dental caries depend on the condition of damage. Generally, dentists remove the decayed portion by drilling and fill the hole with a filling made up of an alloy of silver, gold, porcelain or a composite resin.

Can you refill a filling in your tooth?

There is no single number of how many times you can have a filling replaced. Usually, we will stop replacing the dental filling after the hole becomes too large. Once you have more filling material than natural tooth material your tooth no longer holds enough strength.

How much does it cost to get a tooth refilled?

If you choose a tooth-colored filling, you can generally expect to pay more than if you choose the traditional metal option. Metal fillings cost roughly $50 to $100, whereas composite fillings can run between $90 and $250 each.