Tooth Colored Fillings
Dental fillings treat cavities by removing decay and restoring the tooth with a durable, tooth-colored material, stopping decay in its tracks and protecting your smile.
Catching a cavity early means a simple, comfortable fix. Dental fillings remove decay and restore your tooth with durable, tooth-colored material, protecting it from further damage in a single visit.
Cavities form when decay breaks down the outer layer of a tooth. Left untreated, they grow deeper and can eventually require more extensive treatment. A filling removes the decay and restores the tooth's shape and strength.
At Dental Greens, we use tooth-colored composite material that bonds directly to your tooth, blending naturally with your smile unlike older metal fillings.
Most fillings are completed comfortably in a single visit, with minimal downtime.
Benefits of Tooth Colored Fillings
- Stops decay from spreading further.
- Tooth-colored material blends naturally.
- Usually completed in a single, comfortable visit.
- Restores the tooth's shape and chewing function.
- Bonds directly to the tooth for a strong seal.
- A straightforward way to prevent bigger problems later.
The Tooth Colored Fillings Process
After a thorough exam to assess the cavity's depth, the area is numbed with local anaesthesia. Decayed tooth structure is carefully removed, leaving healthy tooth intact.
The tooth is then restored with tooth-colored filling material, shaped to match your natural bite, and polished to a smooth, natural finish.
Who Is Tooth Colored Fillings Suitable For
Dental fillings are suitable for patients with small to moderate cavities, or those looking to replace old, worn, or discolored fillings.
They're also used to repair minor chips or cracks in a tooth's surface.
During your exam, we'll assess the extent of decay and confirm whether a filling is the right treatment, or whether more extensive restoration is needed.
Your Tooth Colored Fillings journey
Examination
We identify the cavity and assess its depth using a thorough exam and imaging.
Local Anaesthesia
The area is numbed for a comfortable experience.
Decay Removal
Damaged tooth structure is carefully removed.
Filling & Polish
The tooth is restored with tooth-colored material and polished to a natural finish.
Composite vs. Amalgam Fillings
| Composite (Tooth-Coloured) | Amalgam (Metal) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Blends naturally with your tooth | Visibly metallic |
| Bonding | Bonds directly to tooth structure | Held mechanically, not bonded |
| Typical lifespan | 10 to 15 years | Historically very durable, but being phased out |
| Considerations | Cost-friendly and aesthetic | Contains mercury; less used today |
What Tooth Colored Fillings costs
| Composite filling | From ₹990 |
| GIC filling | From ₹990 |
| Nano filling | From ₹1,990 |
| Inlay / onlay (metal) | From ₹2,790 |
| Inlay / onlay (ceramic) | From ₹3,990 |
Starting prices shown for reference only; final cost depends on the material chosen and the size of the cavity. Confirm current pricing at your consultation.
Aftercare for Tooth Colored Fillings
- Mild soreness or sensitivity for a day or two is normal and usually settles on its own.
- Avoid hard or sticky foods on the filled tooth for the first day if it feels tender.
- Wear a mouthguard at night if you grind or clench your teeth, to protect the filling.
- Watch for lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, and let us know if it doesn't settle.
- See us promptly if the filling ever feels loose, cracked, or falls out.
- Keep up your regular brushing, flossing, and six-monthly checkups.
A closer look
Common misconceptions, cleared up
Fillings always look obviously artificial.
Tooth-coloured composite is shade-matched and bonded directly to your tooth, so it blends in rather than standing out.
Once placed, a filling never needs to be touched again.
Fillings typically last 10 to 20 years, but they can wear, chip, or discolour over time and may eventually need replacement.
Any cavity, no matter how large, can be fixed with a simple filling.
If decay is extensive or has reached the nerve, a crown or root canal treatment may be needed instead we'll assess this at your exam.
Why Choose Dental Greens for Tooth Colored Fillings
We believe in catching and treating decay early, before it becomes a bigger problem. Our fillings are placed with precision and finished to look and feel completely natural.
With clear explanations and a gentle approach, we make even routine treatment a comfortable experience.
Common questions
No, we use tooth-colored composite material that blends naturally with your tooth.
Local anaesthesia keeps the area numb, so the procedure itself is generally painless.
With good oral hygiene, fillings can last many years, though they may need replacement over time.
If decay is extensive, a crown may be recommended instead we'll advise the best option at your exam.
You can usually eat once the numbness wears off, typically within a couple of hours.
Composite is tooth-colored and bonds directly to the tooth, blending in naturally. Amalgam is a metal alloy that's very durable but more visible and is being phased out in many clinics due to its mercury content.
Yes many patients choose to replace older metal fillings with composite for a more natural appearance, especially when a filling is due for replacement anyway.
It's uncommon, but if it happens, avoid chewing on that side and see us promptly the exposed tooth is more vulnerable to decay and sensitivity until it's restored.