Procedure · Tooth-Colored Fillings

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Composite fillings that match your tooth color — aesthetic, durable, and mercury-free.

Specialty Restorative
Duration A single visit, typically 30–60 minutes per tooth
Pain expectation Local anesthesia is used if needed. Most small fillings can be completed without anesthesia. No significant pain during or after.
Specialist Dr. Deepika Mod

When you might need this

  • Cavities or tooth decay
  • Chipped or fractured teeth
  • Replacement of old silver/amalgam fillings
  • Small cosmetic corrections to tooth shape

What the procedure involves

  1. Examination and selection of correct shade to match your tooth
  2. Removal of decay or old filling material
  3. Tooth surface preparation
  4. Layered application of composite resin
  5. Curing with a special light
  6. Final shaping, polishing, and bite check

How long it takes

A single visit, typically 30–60 minutes per tooth.

Pain expectation

Local anesthesia is used if needed. Most small fillings can be done without it. No pain after.

Technology used

  • High-quality composite materials
  • Digital shade matching
  • Magnification for precision finishing

Recovery & aftercare

You can eat and drink as soon as the anesthesia wears off (typically 1–2 hours). Some sensitivity to hot/cold for a few days is normal.

See full post-op care guide →

Pricing: Costs vary by complexity, materials, and number of sittings. Please contact us for a personalized estimate after consultation.

Common questions

Frequently asked.

Well-placed composite fillings typically last 5–10+ years, depending on size, location, and oral hygiene.

We use only tooth-colored composite materials. Silver fillings are no longer recommended for aesthetic and structural reasons.

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