Dental Fillings
Repairs cavities and chipped teeth, including natural-looking tooth-coloured fillings. Expert care at Family Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, Nasir Bagh Road, Peshawar.
Typical figures. Every mouth is different, and your dentist confirms the details after examining you.
Understanding Dental Fillings
A cavity is easiest and least costly to treat while it is small. We remove the decay and rebuild the tooth, usually with composite, a tooth-coloured material that bonds to the tooth and matches its shade.
Decay does not heal on its own. Once a cavity forms it keeps growing, slowly at first and then faster, until it reaches the nerve. A filling stops it in its tracks.
Is it right for you?
- A visible hole or dark spot on a tooth
- Sensitivity to sweet foods or cold
- Food catching between teeth
- A chipped tooth or a lost filling
Dental Fillings at Our Clinic
Here is what each option involves, so you can come to your consultation knowing what to ask.
Tooth-Coloured Fillings
Composite fillings are matched to the shade of your tooth, so they blend in and are hard to spot. The material is placed in thin layers and each layer is hardened with a blue curing light, so the filling is set before you leave the chair. Because composite bonds to the tooth, less healthy tooth needs to be removed.
Replacing Old Fillings
Old fillings do not last forever. Edges can wear, leak or crack, letting new decay start underneath. At your check-up we look closely at existing fillings and replace any that are failing. Where it makes sense, old metal fillings can be replaced with tooth-coloured ones.
Catching Decay Early
Small cavities often cause no pain, which is why regular check-ups matter. Finding decay early means a smaller, simpler and less costly filling. Left too long, the tooth may need root canal treatment or a crown instead. Temporary fillings are also used to protect a tooth between appointments.
How the Treatment Works
- 1
Check
We find the decay by examination and, if needed, an X-ray.
- 2
Numbing
The tooth is numbed if needed.
- 3
Removing decay
Decay is removed and the tooth is cleaned.
- 4
Filling
The tooth is rebuilt, shaped and polished.
Why Patients Choose It
Aftercare Tips
- Wait until the numbness wears off before eating
- Expect mild sensitivity for a few days
- Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste
- Cut down on sugary snacks between meals
Clear, Fair Pricing
Every mouth is different, so we confirm the cost of your dental fillings treatment after an examination. You receive a clear plan with the price before any treatment begins.
Your Family Dentist in Peshawar
Whatever treatment brings you in, we look after your whole smile, and the rest of your family can be seen at the same clinic on Nasir Bagh Road.
Questions About Dental Fillings
Do fillings hurt?
The tooth is numbed if needed, so most patients feel little during the filling.
How long do fillings last?
Many fillings last for years. Size, position and habits like grinding all affect how long.
Can I eat after a filling?
Composite fillings are set straight away, but wait for the numbness to wear off so you do not bite your cheek.
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