What Is the Cost of Fillings in Perth?

Dental fillings in Perth typically cost between $150 and $560 per tooth, depending on the filling material used and how complex the restoration is.

A simple single-surface white filling sits at the lower end of that range. A large multi-surface restoration on a back molar sits at the top, because it takes more time, more material and more precision.

The good news is that a filling is one of the least expensive dental treatments there is. It is also far cheaper than what happens when tooth decay is left to run.

Cost of Fillings in Perth at a Glance

Here is what the different options generally cost per tooth.

Filling Type	Typical Cost Per Tooth
Simple composite (white) filling	$200 to $350
Complex or multi-surface filling	$350 to $560+
Glass ionomer filling	$200 to $350
Amalgam (silver) filling	Not Offered at Perth City Dental
Porcelain or ceramic inlay or onlay	$1,000 to $1,900+

To put real numbers on it, a simple white filling on a front tooth is often around $320, while a complex filling on a back tooth can reach $562.

These are estimated dental fees across Perth.

What Changes the Price of a Filling

Several factors decide where your filling lands in that range:

• The size of the cavity: A small cavity takes minutes to repair. A large one needs a layered build-up, and that is where the price climbs.
• The number of surfaces filled: Item numbers separate single-surface work from multi-surface restorations, so more surfaces on one tooth means a higher fee.
• Where the tooth sits: Front teeth are easier to reach and shape. Molars carry the heaviest chewing load and need larger, stronger composite resin build-ups.
• The material: Anything placed directly in one dental visit costs far less than a lab-made porcelain filling.
• The clinic: Overheads differ across Perth suburbs, so a CBD practice and a regional one will not quote the same.

An X-ray and an examination are how we assess the true extent of the decay.

Until we can see how far it has spread, nobody can quote you honestly.

Which Filling Material Is Right for You

There is no single best material. There is the one that suits your tooth, your bite and your budget.

Composite Resin, or White Fillings

Tooth-coloured, bonded straight onto the enamel in a single appointment, and hard to beat for a natural appearance.

We will be honest about the limit though: they look excellent, but on very large fillings they may not have an ideally long lifespan.

Porcelain and Ceramic

Stronger, stain-resistant, and the better choice for bigger restorations. A porcelain inlay is made outside your mouth from a mould or a digital scan, so it takes two appointments and involves laboratory fees.

That is exactly why it costs more, and why the added strength and durability are worth it on a heavily loaded tooth.

Glass Ionomer

Releases fluoride and suits baby teeth and small areas that do not take heavy chewing forces.

Amalgam Fillings

Cheap, hard-wearing, and containing metals including mercury. We have moved away from silver amalgam to tooth-coloured fillings, largely because of environmental concerns.

Gold

Long-lasting, 10 to 15 years or more with proper care, and costly at $900 to $4,500. Some patients still like gold, and honestly, so do some of our dentists. A few of us are old enough to have placed plenty of it.

If you already have old silver fillings, we will not recommend swapping them out for no reason. If they are cracked or decayed underneath, replacing them with tooth coloured porcelain fillings is a great option, and we will talk it through with you before anything is decided.

What Your Health Fund and Medicare Cover

Medicare does not cover routine adult dental care in Australia, so this comes down to your private health insurance.

• Most extras policies cover part of a filling. Waiting periods apply on new policies, so check before you book.
• Booking with a preferred provider reduces the gap. Perth City Dental is a preferred provider for Bupa, HBF and HCF.
• Ask for the item numbers on your quote and check them with your health fund first, so you know your out-of-pocket before you commit.
• Children may be eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, worth up to $1,000 in benefits over two calendar years. Our children and family dental care team can check eligibility.

The Cheapest Filling Is the One You Never Need

Decay caught early is a small, inexpensive filling. Left alone, it becomes a large one, then a crown, then root canal treatment, and the cost multiplies at every step. An untreated cavity can also lead to infection and pain.

Good oral hygiene does most of the work, and a few simple tips will save you money.

• Brush twice a day and floss, so decay never starts between the teeth.
• Watch your gums too, since gum and tooth problems travel together.
• Come in for a professional checkup and clean every six months to maintain both.

Regular visits are essential for your natural teeth, your oral health and your dental health. Keeping small problems small keeps the bills small too.

Interested in Dental Fillings? Contact Perth City Dental Today!

Every figure on this page is a guide, not a quote. What your filling actually costs depends on the size of the cavity, the tooth it sits in and the material that suits it best.

An examination and X-ray are how we work that out, and they’re also how we catch the small problems while they’re still small.

We’ll talk you through your material options, give you the item numbers so you can check your cover with your health fund, and confirm your out-of-pocket before anything goes ahead.

We’re a preferred provider for Bupa, HBF and HCF, which keeps the gap down.

Get in touch with Perth City Dental today to book an appointment.