Tooth-coloured composite fillings in Yelahanka, Bangalore — natural-looking cavity restoration at Dhaara Speciality Hospital.
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Key Takeaways
- A filling stops a small cavity from becoming a root canal — early treatment is the cheapest dentistry you'll ever buy.
- Modern composite fillings are tooth-coloured, mercury-free and bonded — indistinguishable in your smile.
- A standard filling takes 20–40 minutes in a single visit under local anaesthesia.
- Sensitivity to sweets or a visible dark spot are early cavity signs — do not wait for pain.
Cavities Are a Countdown, Not a Coincidence
Tooth decay progresses predictably: enamel pit → dentin spread → pulp infection → root canal or extraction. The window for a simple filling is exactly at the start — when the tooth only twinges with sweets or shows a brown spot. Once pain becomes spontaneous and throbbing, the nerve is involved and costs multiply. Six-monthly checkups exist precisely to catch cavities in that cheap window.
What Getting a Filling is Like Today
- Local anaesthesia first — you feel vibration, not pain
- Decay removed gently; cavity disinfected
- Composite resin layered and light-cured, then polished to match your bite
- Total chair time: 20–40 minutes; eating after the numbness wears off
Your Filling Journey at Dhaara
Frequently Asked Questions
For most cavities yes — we numb comfortably so the treatment is painless. Very shallow enamel-only fillings may not need it; you will feel nothing without it either way.
Typically 7–10+ years with good hygiene and normal bite forces. Large fillings on heavily-loaded molars may need earlier replacement — we monitor them at every checkup.
Amalgam works but is grey, requires more tooth-cutting, and contains mercury (controversial cosmetically though considered safe functionally). Composite is tooth-matched, tooth-preserving and today's standard.
No. The cavity underneath progresses quickly without the seal, and food packing damages the tooth. Re-cementing or refilling promptly is quick and cheap; waiting risks the nerve.
Depends how much tooth remains: small breaks fill well; large fractures involving cusps need crowns for strength. We assess and explain the honest boundary at consultation.
Cavities Are a Countdown, Not a Coincidence
Tooth decay progresses predictably: enamel pit → dentin spread → pulp infection → root canal or extraction. The window for a simple filling is exactly at the start — when the tooth only twinges with sweets or shows a brown spot. Once pain becomes spontaneous and throbbing, the nerve is involved and costs multiply. Six-monthly checkups exist precisely to catch cavities in that cheap window.
What Getting a Filling is Like Today
- Local anaesthesia first — you feel vibration, not pain
- Decay removed gently; cavity disinfected
- Composite resin layered and light-cured, then polished to match your bite
- Total chair time: 20–40 minutes; eating after the numbness wears off
Your Filling Journey at Dhaara
Frequently Asked Questions
For most cavities yes — we numb comfortably so the treatment is painless. Very shallow enamel-only fillings may not need it; you will feel nothing without it either way.
Typically 7–10+ years with good hygiene and normal bite forces. Large fillings on heavily-loaded molars may need earlier replacement — we monitor them at every checkup.
Amalgam works but is grey, requires more tooth-cutting, and contains mercury (controversial cosmetically though considered safe functionally). Composite is tooth-matched, tooth-preserving and today's standard.
No. The cavity underneath progresses quickly without the seal, and food packing damages the tooth. Re-cementing or refilling promptly is quick and cheap; waiting risks the nerve.
Depends how much tooth remains: small breaks fill well; large fractures involving cusps need crowns for strength. We assess and explain the honest boundary at consultation.
Small Cavities, Simple Fix
A filling restores a tooth damaged by decay or minor fracture, stopping the cavity from growing. We use composite resin — tooth-coloured material that bonds to the tooth and blends in completely. Silver (amalgam) fillings are a thing of the past for most patients.
Signs You May Need a Filling
- Tooth sensitivity to sweet, hot or cold
- A visible dark spot or hole in a tooth
- Food getting stuck between the same teeth repeatedly
- A rough or chipped edge you can feel with your tongue
What to Expect
- The tooth is numbed; decay is gently removed
- The cavity is filled in layers with composite and cured with a special light
- Bite is checked and polished — done in one visit, usually 20–40 minutes
Book Your Consultation Today
Dhaara Speciality Hospital, Yelahanka. Same-day appointments available.
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