Teeth filling cost in Lucknow varies mainly with how big the cavity is and which material is used. A small cavity in a front tooth and a large one in a molar are different treatments, and the quote should tell you which one you are being priced for.
The number worth holding onto is the comparison. Decay treated early is a filling. The same decay left until it reaches the nerve becomes a root canal and usually a crown, a far larger total. For help deciding, see filling or root canal, and for how materials differ, types of dental fillings.
Tooth Filling Cost breakdown
| Item | Typical range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Filling, by size and material | ₹500 to ₹3,000 | The general Lucknow range; small cavity and simple material at the low end. |
| Composite bonding for a chip | ₹500 to ₹3,000 per tooth | Rebuilds a chipped edge or worn notch. |
| Milk tooth filling | Broadly comparable to an adult filling | Decay in children's teeth is treated rather than left. |
| Examination and X-ray | ₹200 to ₹1,200 | Shows how deep decay goes and decides filling versus root canal. |
| Root canal, if decay reaches the nerve | ₹3,000 to ₹9,000 | The cost of leaving a cavity too long; a crown usually follows on a back tooth. |
| Crown, if too little tooth remains | ₹3,000 to ₹25,000 | Depends on the material. |
Indicative Lucknow market ranges, 2026. These are city-wide ranges, not a Redefine Dental quotation.
What moves the price
Size and depth of the cavity
A small, shallow cavity is quicker and uses less material. A large one takes longer, uses more material, and may need an inlay or a crown. How a cavity advances is covered in what a cavity in teeth looks like.
Material
Glass ionomer, composite and amalgam are priced differently, and a lab-made inlay differs again. Which suits your tooth is explained in types of dental fillings.
Which tooth
Back teeth are harder to reach and carry more bite force, which affects the time and the material chosen. A front tooth is often chosen for appearance, so the material is matched to the tooth colour.
Whether an X-ray is needed
An X-ray is often needed to see decay between teeth or close to the nerve. It adds to the visit but it is what prevents treating the wrong problem.
Timing
This is the part that changes the total most. A cavity treated early stays a filling. Left until it hurts, it often becomes a root canal and a crown. Prevention costs less than all of these: see how to stop tooth decay.
Before you decide
Questions to read first
Tooth Filling Cost in Lucknow: common questions
How much does a tooth filling cost in Lucknow?
In Lucknow in 2026, a filling typically costs ₹500 to ₹3,000, depending on size and material. An examination and X-ray, if needed first, costs roughly ₹200 to ₹1,200. These are market ranges, not Redefine Dental fees.
Why do filling prices vary so much?
Because the work varies. A small cavity with a simple material is at the low end. A large cavity, a tooth-coloured composite on a back tooth, or a lab-made inlay is at the higher end or above it. A quote should say which treatment it is for.
Is a filling cheaper than a root canal?
Yes, substantially. A filling is ₹500 to ₹3,000 in Lucknow in 2026. A root canal is ₹3,000 to ₹9,000, and a crown, usually needed on a back tooth afterwards, adds ₹3,000 to ₹25,000. Treating decay early is the cheaper path.
What does a milk tooth filling cost?
Broadly comparable to an adult filling. Milk tooth cavities are treated rather than left, because infection can cause pain and swelling and affect the adult tooth beneath. Ask for a quote for the specific tooth.
Does the cost include the X-ray?
Not always. Examination and X-ray are often charged separately, at roughly ₹200 to ₹1,200 in Lucknow. Ask whether the quote includes it, so you are comparing the full cost of the visit.
About this page
Prices on this page are prevailing Lucknow market ranges for 2026, not a Redefine Dental quotation. Your own figure is given in writing after an examination and, where relevant, a scan. For questions about your own case, call +91 83036 12717.
For what the treatment actually involves, the stages and the healing time, read Tooth Fillings at Redefine Dental.