Compare treatment options
Comparing attributes for a procedure and its treatment options can be useful when making treatment decisions.
Relative cost of procedure ($ - $$$$$)
- Desensitizing medications
$
- Fillings & core buildups; silver
$-$$ (Depends on number of surfaces.)
- Fillings & core buildups; composite resin
$-$$$ (per tooth. Depends on tooth type and number of surfaces.)
- Periodontal surgery; gum grafts
$$$$-$$$$$ (per tooth. Depends on type of graft.)
- Periodontal surgery; Frenectomy
$$-$$$
- Simple extractions
$ (Individual permanent teeth cost more than baby tooth remnants.)
- Surgical extractions
$$-$$$ (per tooth depending on whether or not the tooth is easily accessible.)
- Topical fluoride
$
Actual cost of care varies most by geographic region. Local variation is typically greatest between general dentists and specialists.