Dental
Silver amalgam filling, one surface cost in New Jersey
Compare cash prices for silver amalgam filling, one surface at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In New Jersey
From 13 hospital and 3 clinic prices in New Jersey.
Nationwide typical: $204 (most listed prices $54.56–$2,503).
Cheapest in New Jersey
- Smile Dental Plan, Inc.1 surface amalgam (silver) filling · Amalgam filling (1 surface)Ask what's included$75
Covers a one-surface filling. SDP membership required at participating network dentists; membership cost and term are not stated on this page. Fee schedule subject to change without notice.
Source: smiledentalplanusa.com · checked Oct 2026 - Smile Solutions Dental PlanAmalgam 1 Surface - Member Fee · Amalgam filling (1 surface, member)Ask what's included$121
Requires membership starting at $99/year. Proof of identity required; benefits subject to plan frequency limits.
Source: smilesolutionsnj.com · checked Oct 2026 - Smile Solutions Dental PlanAmalgam 1 Surface - Non-Member Fee · Amalgam filling (1 surface)Ask what's included$273Source: smilesolutionsnj.com · checked Oct 2026
- $836
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $1,155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $1,155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $1,155
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $1,155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $1,155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $1,155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $1,155
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $1,155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
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.