How much do fillings cost in the UAE?

There is no single UAE price for a tooth extraction. Prices vary from clinic to clinic, and they depend mostly on how difficult the tooth is to remove:

• Routine or surgical. A tooth that can be lifted out whole costs less than one that has broken or needs surgery to reach.
• Which tooth. Back teeth and wisdom teeth are harder to reach, and wisdom teeth can be stuck under the gum.
• X-rays. An X-ray may be needed first to see the roots.

Because the same tooth can be simple or complex, a fair price is only possible after an examination. You can see our own prices on our prices page.

It depends on why the gap is there. Not every gap needs treatment, and not every gap should be filled.

Spaces between healthy teeth can often be closed by moving the teeth with braces or Invisalign® clear aligners.

A small gap between front teeth can sometimes be closed by changing the shape of the teeth with composite bonding or veneers. These change how teeth look, but they do not move them.

A gap left by a missing tooth can be replaced with a dental bridge or dentures.

At a free check-up, the dentist finds the cause and explains which options suit you, with the price of each, before anything starts. See all our dental services.

Across the UAE, filling prices vary between clinics. The main things that change the cost are:

• Filling material. White (composite) and silver (amalgam) fillings use different materials and techniques.
• Cavity size. A small cavity needs less work than a large one that covers several surfaces of the tooth.
• Tooth location. Back teeth are harder to reach and take more chewing force than front teeth.
• Treatment complexity. Deep decay close to the nerve, or the need for an X-ray, can add time and cost.

At Best Dentist in Al Rigga, a white (tooth-coloured) filling is currently AED 150 per tooth. The dentist first checks the tooth to confirm a filling is the right treatment, and most fillings are done in one visit. Read more about tooth filling treatment or see all our prices.

After your filling, read our guides to how long fillings last and whether you can eat right after getting a filling.

Each dentist sets their own price, so the charge depends on the dentist and on the tooth. A tooth that looks simple can be broken below the gum, so the dentist usually examines it, often with an X-ray, before confirming the price.

At Best Dentist, a routine tooth extraction starts from AED 150. Wisdom tooth and surgical extractions are priced after an X-ray, and the dentist discusses the cost with you before treatment. An OPG X-ray is AED 99.

On the day, the price can be similar. At Best Dentist, a white filling is AED 150 and a routine extraction starts from AED 150.

Removing a tooth leaves a gap, though. Neighbouring teeth can drift into the space and affect your bite, and replacing the tooth later with a bridge or denture is another treatment with its own cost.

When a tooth can be restored successfully, keeping your natural tooth is generally the better choice. Some teeth are too damaged to save, and then removing them may be right. Your dentist explains both options and their prices so you can decide.

Often, yes, if enough healthy tooth is left. Whether a filling is possible depends on how far the decay has spread, which the dentist checks at an examination.

• Small or moderate decay. The dentist removes the decay and repairs the tooth with a filling.
• Large areas of decay. A filling may not be strong enough, and a crown may be needed to protect what is left.
• Decay that reaches the nerve. Root canal treatment may be needed to save the tooth.
• A tooth too damaged to restore. The dentist may advise removing it.

Read more about dental crowns, root canal treatment and tooth extraction. Treating decay early usually means a smaller, simpler repair, so book an appointment or contact the clinic if a tooth hurts or has a hole.