How Much Does a Dental Filling Cost With a Savings Plan?

By The Dental Savings EditorsReviewed August 20264 min read
Short answer

Careington’s official 2026 Member Sample Schedule 501 lists an $85 member maximum for D2391, a one-surface posterior composite filling, at a participating general dentist. It is an abbreviated sample, not a guaranteed price from every dentist. Confirm the current fee and all treatment codes with your provider.

  • Sample member maximum: $85
  • CDT code: D2391 (composite filling)
  • Applies at: Participating general dentist

Careington Sample Schedule 501

CDT code

D2391

Service

One-surface posterior composite filling

Sample member maximum

$85

This is an abbreviated sample effective January 1, 2026, for participating general dentists. Fees can change and multiple procedures may be required. See the official PDF and our schedule guide.

How to price your filling

Ask the dentist which CDT codes apply to the complete treatment. D2391 describes one surface on a posterior tooth; another surface, tooth, material, exam, or X-ray can use a different code. Then ask for both the current Careington member price and the office’s cash price for those same codes.

Add the membership and any setup fees to the quoted member fees before comparing totals. Careington 500 Series (Care 500) membership through 1Dental is $149/year for one member, $189/year for two, or $199/year for 3+ with no setup fee on annual billing (monthly billing adds a $30 setup fee). Activation is about 3 business days.

Limits of the sample

  • The $85 figure is a sample member maximum, not a guaranteed nationwide or local quote.
  • The schedule applies at participating general dentists. Specialists use 20% off their normal fees instead of this schedule.
  • Fees are subject to change, and a course of treatment can require multiple procedures.
  • Confirm dentist participation, the complete CDT-code list, and the current member fee before treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a dental filling cost with a dental savings plan?

Careington Sample Schedule 501 lists an $85 member maximum for D2391, a one-surface posterior composite filling, at a participating general dentist. The schedule is an abbreviated sample, not a guaranteed local quote. Ask the office for the current member fee and every CDT code in your treatment plan.

What is CDT D2391?

D2391 is the CDT code for a one-surface posterior composite filling in Careington Sample Schedule 501. The sample lists an $85 member maximum at a participating general dentist. A different filling or related service can use another code, so confirm the complete treatment plan.

Do dental savings plans cover fillings?

They discount the fee at participating dentists. There is no insurance claim and no annual maximum on the savings-plan side. Careington 500 Series lists fillings as covered. Activation is about 3 business days. Confirm the dentist is in-network before you enroll.

Is a dental savings plan or insurance better for a filling?

Compare the membership and any setup fees plus the participating dentist’s current member price for every treatment code with the same office’s cash quote. Sample Schedule 501 lists $85 for D2391 at a participating general dentist, but it does not establish your complete bill or make a savings plan better than insurance.

Where do these filling prices come from?

The $85 figure comes from Careington’s official 2026 Member Sample Schedule 501 for D2391. The PDF says it is abbreviated, fees can change, and multiple procedures may be required. Ask a participating provider for the complete current schedule.