Fast, comfortable cavity fillings in Union Square so that you can get back to your day without the worry.
If any of these sound familiar, it may be time to book a cavity evaluation.
A cavity filling repairs a tooth damaged by decay. We remove the decayed portion, clean the area, and rebuild the tooth with tooth-colored composite that matches your enamel. Most cases are finished in one visit, and how long a cavity filling takes is usually within an hour.
A one-surface filling starts at $300, and we are in-network with most major PPO plans. If you are weighing where to get fillings without a two-week wait, we keep same-day and next-day slots open for dental fillings in Union Square and across NYC, and in many cases a cleaning and filling can happen in one visit.
Need a cavity filling? Schedule your consultation at Smile Lab in Manhattan today and restore your tooth with confidence!
Pick a time that works for you. Most patients are seen within a few days. We'll verify your insurance before you arrive.
AI-assisted imaging highlights areas of potential decay so you can see what the dentist sees.
Clear recommendation, insurance estimate, and payment options before treatment begins.
Local anesthesia keeps you comfortable while we remove the decayed tissue.
Tooth-colored composite is placed, shaped, polished, and checked for a comfortable bite.
Composite resin is a mix of acrylic and powdered glass, placed in soft layers and hardened with a curing light. Amalgam is a metal blend containing silver, tin, copper, and mercury. Both restore a tooth, but they behave differently once in place.
Composite bonds chemically to the tooth, meaning less drilling and more of the healthy structure is kept intact. Amalgam sits in the space mechanically, so cutting a wider shape to hold it is necessary. Metal also expands and contracts with heat and cold, and over the years, that movement can stress the tooth wall. The American Dental Association considers both materials safe and effective, and the evidence on whether gold fillings are safe points the same way. Smile Lab uses composite because it preserves more tooth structure and is hard to detect.
An onlay is the middle option. When decay has removed a chewing surface, but the tooth is otherwise sound, a lab-made porcelain onlay rebuilds it without cutting the tooth down.
Choosing between a filling, an onlay, and a crown
Composite filling
Small to moderate decay, surrounding tooth still solid
$300
1
Porcelain onlay
Chewing surface lost, tooth otherwise sound
$1,950
2
Dental crown
Cracked, badly worn, or after a root canal
$1,950
2
Composite filling
$300
Small to moderate decay, surrounding tooth still solid
1 Visit
Porcelain onlay
$1,950
Chewing surface lost, tooth otherwise sound
2 Visit
Dental crown
$1,950
Cracked, badly worn, or after a root canal
2 Visit
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Cavity filling costs at Smile Lab, Union Square
Every filling: 40–60 minutes in the chair and a 2-year warranty.
1 surface
$300
40 minutes
2 year
2 surfaces
$350
40 minutes
2 year
3 surfaces
$400
1 hour
2 year
4 surfaces
$450
1 hour
2 year
New patient exam and hygiene visit
$250
50 minutes
Includes X-rays and written plan
All specialists under one roof means no more referrals across the city, no conflicting plans, and faster care from start to finish. Your periodontal surgeon, endodontist, oral surgeon, and cosmetic dentist are all here, all collaborating on your case.
Uninsured pricing. With PPO coverage, you pay your plan’s share instead.
With PPO coverage, fillings are typically a covered benefit, and the out-of-pocket share depends on the plan’s coinsurance. Smile Lab is in-network with Aetna, Anthem and BCBS, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, MetLife, UnitedHealthcare, and United Concordia. Without insurance, a new patient exam and hygiene visit is $250 flat, including digital X-rays if needed, a full exam, and a written plan.
New patient visit: 50 minutes, includes X-rays and a written plan.
Uninsured pricing. With PPO coverage, you pay your plan’s share instead.
With PPO coverage, fillings are typically a covered benefit, and the out-of-pocket share depends on the plan’s coinsurance. Smile Lab is in-network with Aetna, Anthem and BCBS, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, MetLife, UnitedHealthcare, and United Concordia. Without insurance, a new patient exam and hygiene visit is $250 flat, including digital X-rays if needed, a full exam, and a written plan.
Old Silver Fillings Replaced With Natural-Looking Restorations — visible metal restorations replaced with tooth-colored restorations for a cleaner, more natural appearance.
Chipped Front Tooth Restored With Tooth-Colored Composite — a front-tooth restoration designed to restore shape and blend with surrounding teeth.
Our modern, comfortable office is designed to help patients feel relaxed and at ease, especially those who may feel anxious about dental procedures.
All specialists under one roof means no more referrals across the city, no conflicting plans, and faster care from start to finish. Your periodontal surgeon, endodontist, oral surgeon, and cosmetic dentist are all here, all collaborating on your case.
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Book same-day appointments online. Fit oral care into your life, not the other way around.
Know exactly what you’ll pay before treatment begins. Most insurance is accepted, 0% financing is available, and there are no hidden costs in Smile Lab’s operations.
No gimmicks. No outdated methods. Just evidence-based restorative work focused on long-term oral and overall health. AI-assisted imaging is used as an additional diagnostic tool alongside the dentist’s clinical exam.
Brand-new office with clean design, modern technology, and an atmosphere that feels more like a SoHo studio than a clinic.
They are so fun and kind here! One of my best experiences. We were able to take out an old filling which was rejected but I only got it done the year before. Amazing work
Everyone was super nice. The most painless dental visit I have ever had.
Smile Lab is amazing! All staff are super friendly and incredibly welcoming. Fillings are super easy and quick. Love this place!
Good fast appointment! Able to fit me in for a filling too.
Great and helpful staff, clear explanations, cavity filling process was simple and smooth.
I had an amazing experience with Dr. Anna. I think it was the first time I had not a single moment of pain. Not even during [the procedure]…
Out-of-pocket at Smile Lab, fillings run $300 for one surface, $350 for two, $400 for three, and $450 for four. The surface count reflects how many sides of the tooth decay has reached, confirmed from an X-ray before the quote is given. With PPO coverage, the plan’s share applies instead.
It depends on size, where the tooth sits in your bite, and your habits. Larger fillings on back molars take the most force and wear fastest. Smile Lab warranties fillings for Two year, and good hygiene stretches a restoration well past that.
The tooth is numbed with local anesthetic first, so the appointment itself should not hurt. Mild sensitivity to heat and cold for a few days afterward is normal and will fade. If it worsens after a week, call the office. For patients with real anxiety about the chair, sedation dentistry is also available.
Fillings are a standard restorative benefit on most PPO plans, though coinsurance and annual maximum determine what a patient pays. Smile Lab is in-network with most major PPO carriers and will run insurance benefits before the appointment.
The curing light fully hardens the composite, so you can eat once the numbness wears off, usually within 1 to 3 hours. Wait for feeling to return before chewing, since a numb cheek is easy to bite, and our guide to eating after a filling covers what to avoid in the first day. If your bite feels high afterward, it can be adjusted at a quick follow-up.
Central Manhattan access—walk, subway, or bike, we’re easy to reach from anywhere in the city. Near NYU, Strand Bookstore, Webster Hall, and countless cafes and shops. Combine your dental visit with errands or leisure. Steps from Union Square Park and major subway lines (4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W, L). Fit dentistry into your life. Grab coffee at Think Coffee, browse Strand Bookstore, or enjoy the Union Square Greenmarket before or after your appointment.
Subway: 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W, L trains to Union Square-14th Street Bus: M1, M2, M3, M14A, M14D Citi Bike stations within 1 block
