Boston median pricing for tooth filling in 2026, built from local clinic fee schedules and dental insurance claims data.
Median clinic: $400 · +22% vs national
Representative imageA tooth filling in Boston has multiple components. Understanding each helps you evaluate any quote.
| Component | Typical Boston range (per filling) |
|---|---|
| Composite filling (1–2 surfaces) | $200 – $350 |
| Composite filling (3+ surfaces) | $300 – $600 |
| Amalgam (silver) filling | $100 – $300 |
| Exam | $50 – $150 |
| Bitewing X-rays | $50 – $200 |
| Neighborhood | Range | vs Boston avg |
|---|---|---|
| Back Bay | $250 – $800 | +30% vs Boston average |
| Beacon Hill | $250 – $750 | +25% vs Boston average |
| Cambridge | $250 – $700 | +18% vs Boston average |
| South End | $200 – $650 | +12% vs Boston average |
| Jamaica Plain | $200 – $600 | -2% vs Boston average |
| Dorchester | $200 – $550 | -8% vs Boston average |
Representative imageMassHealth has covered adults with comprehensive dental benefits since 2022, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and dentures. PPO plans (Delta Dental, BCBS of Massachusetts, Aetna) cover 20–60% after the deductible.
Financing: Cherry, Sunbit, CareCredit and Affirm Dental are widely accepted in Boston.
Composite fillings typically last 7–10 years. Amalgam (silver) fillings can last 10–15 years but are less commonly used today.
PPO plans usually cover basic fillings at 70–80% after the deductible. Composite fillings on back teeth may be billed at the amalgam rate by some insurers.
Jamaica Plain and Dorchester typically run 8% below the Boston metro average for tooth filling. These areas have lower commercial rents, which clinics pass on in fees.
Find nearby dental clinics, confirm any consultation fee, and ask for an itemized estimate. Bring your insurance details and the questions above.
