Tooth-colored fillings use composite resin that matches your natural tooth color to repair cavities, chips, and minor damage. Unlike old silver (amalgam) fillings, composites bond directly to your tooth, blend in invisibly, and preserve more healthy tooth structure.
At Smile Dental Kondapur and Vizag, fillings start from ₹1,500 per tooth. One visit, 30-45 minutes. Nobody can tell you had a filling — the repair blends in completely.
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You need a filling if...
- We've found a cavity during checkup or X-ray (even if it doesn't hurt yet)
- An old filling is cracked, leaking, or has decay around it
- A tooth has a small chip that doesn't need a crown
- You want to replace old silver/amalgam fillings with tooth-colored ones
- Minor wear or erosion on tooth edges needs repair
This works best when...
- The cavity is small to moderate — large cavities may need a crown for structural support
- Enough healthy tooth remains — if too much tooth is missing, a filling won't hold and a crown is safer
- The decay hasn't reached the nerve — if it has, you'll need a root canal first, then a filling or crown
We'll show you the X-ray and explain whether a filling is sufficient or whether a crown would give a longer-lasting result for your specific situation.
Your filling visit (30-45 minutes)
- Local anesthetic (area goes numb in 2-3 minutes)
- Decayed or damaged portion removed
- Tooth cleaned and prepared
- Composite resin applied in layers, each hardened with UV light
- Shaped to match your natural tooth contour
- Bite checked and adjusted
- Polished smooth
That's it. One visit. You leave with a repaired tooth that looks and feels normal.
During the filling
You're numb — no pain. You'll feel pressure and vibration. The whole thing takes 30-45 minutes per tooth. Multiple fillings can often be done in the same visit.
After
Numbness wears off in 1-3 hours. Don't eat until it does (you might bite your cheek). Mild sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days is normal. If sensitivity persists beyond 2 weeks, let us know.
Immediate
Eat normally once numbness wears off. Avoid extremely hard foods on the filling for the first 24 hours while it fully sets.
Long-term
Tooth-colored fillings last 5-10 years with good care. Brush and floss normally. Regular checkups let us catch any issues with existing fillings before they become bigger problems.
Tooth-Colored Fillings: ₹1,500 - ₹3,500 per tooth
Cost varies based on:
- Cavity size: Small surface cavity vs larger multi-surface filling
- Tooth location: Back teeth may take longer due to access
- Number of fillings: Multiple fillings in one visit may have efficiency savings
Why not just get the cheapest filling?
Silver amalgam fillings are cheaper but require removing more healthy tooth, don't bond to the tooth, expand and contract with temperature (creating micro-cracks over years), and are visible. Composite fillings cost slightly more but preserve more tooth, bond directly, and are invisible. The small extra investment is worth it.
The cavity you can't feel is the one to worry about
Most cavities don't hurt until they're deep. By the time a cavity causes pain, it's often reached the nerve — turning a ₹1,500 filling into a ₹9,000-32,000 root canal + crown. Regular checkups catch cavities when they're small, simple, and cheap to fix.
Fillings during your India visit
Fillings are done in a single visit per tooth. Multiple fillings can often be completed in one appointment. No follow-up visits needed unless you have sensitivity issues.
Cost comparison: Composite filling in India: ₹1,500-3,500. Same in US: ₹10,000-25,000. In UK: ₹8,000-18,000.
Do fillings hurt?
The procedure doesn't — you're numb. The injection takes 2-3 seconds of a pinch. After that, you feel nothing during the actual filling.
How long do fillings last?
5-10 years for composite fillings with good care. Old fillings get replaced when they wear out or develop issues around them.
Can I replace my silver fillings with white ones?
Yes. We can replace amalgam fillings with tooth-colored composite. This is both cosmetic and functional — old amalgam fillings often have micro-cracks that allow bacteria underneath.
How many fillings can be done in one visit?
Usually 2-4 fillings in one visit, depending on location and complexity. We'll tell you what's realistic for your case.
