how much does it cost to get a cavity filled?
<answer> It costs to get a cavity with a silver amalgam filling on one or two surfaces is from $50 to $150 and for three or more surfaces is from $120 to $300 or more. <context> How much you can expect to pay out of pocket for a cavity filling, including what people paid in 2017. A silver amalgam (metal) filling on one or two surfaces can cost $50-$150; three or more surfaces can cost $120-$300 or more. 1  Dental insurance typically covers at least some of the cost for amalgam fillings.