Dental Filling Cost by Province in Canada (2026)

Estimate your CDCP out-of-pocket cost

Select your province and income tier to see your estimated out-of-pocket cost for a dental filling under the 2026 CDCP Dental Benefit Grids.

The CDCP reimburses on its own established fee grid, which may be lower than the provincial suggested fee. Even at the under-$70,000 tier (100% coverage), a gap between the CDCP grid fee and your dentist's charge can result in a balance bill. Ask your dentist upfront whether they accept assignment (billing only the CDCP fee).

Dental filling cost by province (2026 fee guide data)

Province-by-province spotlights

Ontario ($175–$195)

Ontario consistently publishes the highest dental suggested fees in Canada. The ODA 2026 fee guide sets a 1-surface posterior composite at approximately $175–$195 CAD. Multi-surface fillings in Ontario can reach $205–$310 for 2–3 surfaces. Ontario has the highest dental office overhead costs of any province, reflecting the ODA's annual fee guide increases. A CDCP patient in Ontario should ask their dentist explicitly whether they accept assignment to avoid balance billing.

British Columbia ($152)

The BCDA 2026 guide lists a 1-surface composite at $152 CAD. BC is the second-most expensive province in our dataset but sits significantly below Ontario. BC dentists are not required to follow the BCDA suggested fee guide — it is advisory only — so actual charges may vary. For multi-surface fillings in BC, expect approximately $180–$220 for a 2-surface and $210–$260 for a 3-surface restoration.

Alberta ($148)

Alberta DA's 2026 guide puts a 1-surface composite at $148 CAD. Alberta removed its provincial dental fee guide obligation years ago; the Alberta DA publishes an advisory guide only. Competition between dental offices in major centres like Calgary and Edmonton means actual prices can vary by 10–20% from the suggested fee.

Quebec (~$145 estimated)

The ACDQ fee guide is available to members only and is not publicly released. Our estimate of ~$145 CAD for a 1-surface composite is derived from Atlantic regional data and available Quebec dental market surveys. Quebec dentists are not bound by the ACDQ guide. Verify your specific dentist's fee before booking.

New Brunswick ($142) and Nova Scotia ($138)

Both Atlantic provinces publish accessible fee guides. New Brunswick's NBDS 2026 guide shows $142 for a 1-surface composite; Nova Scotia's NSDA 2026 guide shows $138. These are among the lowest officially published fees in Canada, making Atlantic Canada a relatively lower-cost region for dental care — though dentists may charge above the suggested fee.

Prince Edward Island ($120)

PEI has the lowest officially published composite filling fee in Canada at $120 CAD (DAPEI 2025 guide). The small provincial market and lower cost of living are reflected in the fee schedule. PEI also has a high proportion of CDCP-enrolled residents given the province's lower median household income.

Manitoba ($130 estimated), Saskatchewan ($138 estimated), Newfoundland (~$135 estimated)

These three provinces have fee guides that are not publicly accessible. Figures are derived from available market data, Atlantic modelling (for Newfoundland), and historical fee trends. Treat these as directional estimates and confirm with your dental office.

How to read provincial fee guide data

Provincial suggested-fee guides set a recommended fee — not a maximum or minimum. Key facts to understand when comparing provinces:

1. Not all dentists follow the guide. Provinces like Alberta, BC and Ontario have advisory-only guides. A dentist may charge above or below the suggested fee.
2. The fee code matters. A 1-surface posterior composite (back tooth, Class I) and a 1-surface anterior composite (front tooth) have different fee codes — and different prices — in most provincial guides.
3. Official vs estimate. We flag provinces where the fee guide is members-only (Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan) or where the province has no published guide and we use regional modelling (Newfoundland). Treat estimates as directional only.
4. CDCP grid vs provincial fee. The CDCP reimburses on its own fee grid, which is set by Health Canada and may differ from the provincial guide. The CDCP grid is not publicly published in full; Sun Life Financial administers the reimbursement.
5. Multi-surface fees are additive. A 2-surface filling is billed using a different code from a 1-surface filling; it is not simply double the 1-surface fee. Each province has a separate fee code for each surface count.

Multi-surface filling cost by province

For reference, the approximate range for 2-surface and 3-surface composite fillings by region:

These are estimates based on provincial fee guide structures and 2026 market data. Actual charges will vary.

Open dataset

Filling-cost figures on this page come from our publicly licensed dataset:

• CSV: canada-dental-cost-index-by-province-2026.csv
• DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20744781

Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland figures are estimates and are flagged throughout this page.

Related pages

• Dental Filling Cost in Canada — hub page: CDCP calculator, composite vs amalgam, multi-surface breakdown
• Composite vs Amalgam Fillings — material comparison, phase-out timeline, CDCP coverage by type
• CDCP Coverage Guide — full coverage matrix, income tiers, pre-authorization rules
• Dental Costs in Canada — all procedures, recall exam to implants

Frequently asked questions

This page provides pricing and market research information, NOT medical or dental advice. Real Dental Costs is an independent data publisher and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or Sun Life Financial. Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland figures are 2026 estimates not sourced from official published provincial fee guides. Multi-surface figures are market estimates. Verify fees directly with your dental office before booking.