I believe some of the dentist are gouging.

My aunt got an estimate for over $10,000 for the replacement of about 10 fillings. I had mine done (all 9 of them) for well under $3000 (if I remember correctly).

I lost the prime years of my life. I'm 39 and although I'm feeling pretty good (my amalgams are out), my life would have been very different had the ADA not lied to us all. I totally understand your anger.