Dental
Silver (amalgam) filling, 2 surfaces cost in New York
Compare cash prices for silver (amalgam) filling, 2 surfaces at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In New York
From 32 hospital and 1 clinic prices in New York.
Nationwide typical: $194 (most listed prices $54.56–$1,967).
Cheapest in New York
- $38.84
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $125 per unit
Per two-surface filling in a permanent tooth. EDP membership required; cost and term not stated on this page. Participating general dentists only, not specialists. Lab costs extra. Pay dentist at time of service. Work in progress excluded.
Source: edpdental.com · checked Oct 2026 - $129
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Wynn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $194
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Strong Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $198
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: MidHudson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $294
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Buffalo General Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $315
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $315
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Brooklyn price file · checked Oct 2026 - $315
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $315
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Morningside price file · checked Oct 2026 - $315
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Queens price file · checked Oct 2026 - $370
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Maimonides Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
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Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.