Usually One Visit
Most fillings are completed in a single appointment. You can generally return to work or college afterwards, once you are comfortable.
Bandra / Khar West
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Cavity Care for the Drill-Shy
Tooth Fillings in Khar, Mumbai
A small procedure, explained fully so that nothing catches you off guard
A filling is among the most routine things a dentist does. For a patient who dreads the sound of the drill, that is not much comfort. If this is your first filling, or your first in many years, our Khar team will walk you through it before picking up an instrument.
The dentist removes the decayed part of the tooth and rebuilds it with a filling material, usually a tooth-coloured composite. Small, shallow cavities sometimes need no anaesthetic. Deeper ones are numbed first. If needles or noise make you anxious, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can help you stay relaxed.
Matched to Your Tooth
Composite fillings are chosen to blend with the surrounding enamel, so the repair is hard to spot when you talk or laugh.
Stops Decay Spreading
A cavity does not heal by itself. Filling it while it is small protects the nerve and often avoids bigger treatment such as a root canal.
In the Chair
What a filling appointment feels like at our Khar clinic
Finding the cavity: the dentist looks at the tooth, may take a small X-ray to check how deep the decay goes, and shows or explains what was found. You are told whether numbing is advised.
Numbing: gel on the gum dulls the surface, and the injection that follows feels like a short sting for most people. After a few minutes the tooth and nearby lip or cheek go numb.
Cleaning out the decay: you will notice water spray, suction, vibration and a high-pitched sound. These sensations are odd, but they should not be painful. Raise your hand if anything feels sharp and the dentist will pause and add more anaesthetic.
Placing the filling: the material is put in layers and each is hardened with a blue light. The dentist then asks you to bite on thin marking paper and adjusts the height until your teeth meet evenly. Do mention it if the tooth feels high, even after you get home.
Later that day: wait until the numbness wears off before chewing, to avoid biting your cheek or tongue. Some sensitivity to cold or pressure for a few days to a couple of weeks is common. If it is severe or does not fade, come back so the filling can be checked.
Get Started
When to Book a Check
Everyday signs that a tooth may need a filling
Early decay is often silent, which is why regular check-ups matter. These clues are worth acting on.
A Zing With Sugar
A quick, sharp feeling when you eat mithai, chocolate or a sweet drink can point to enamel that has been breached.
Food Stuck in One Spot
Food catching between the same two teeth after every meal may mean a cavity has formed on the side of a tooth.
A Dark Spot or Hole
Brown or black marks, or a pit you can feel with your tongue, should be examined. Not every stain is decay, but it is quick to check.
A Chipped or Loose Filling
Fillings wear out. A rough edge, a crack or a piece that has come away lets bacteria in underneath and should be repaired.
Keeping It Realistic
Fillings are durable, not everlasting
How long a filling lasts depends on its size, its position, your bite and how well you clean. Large cavities may be better restored with an inlay or a crown, and the dentist will say so if that applies. Regular reviews let us spot wear before it becomes a problem.
Hospital Alliance
Our Alliance with Hospitals
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Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Navi Mumbai
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Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre
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Emergency Help
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We provide 24/7 professional dental help for all clients of our clinic.
Weekday
8.00 AM – 8.00 PM
Saturday
9.30 AM – 5.30 PM
Sunday
9.30 AM – 3.00 PM
Patient Journey
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Patient Reviews
What patients say after visiting Nitro Dentists
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Rhea Coelho
15:36 01 Oct 24
The clinic is well decorated and pristine. All the four dentists there are very experienced and super welcoming. Best place in Bandra for any dental work.
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Sanika shigwan
10:45 29 Sep 24
I went for a normal checkup but was amazed to experience laughing gas. They gave me a totally pain-free experience.
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manaswi pagade
10:37 29 Sep 24
I went to Nitro Dentists with my friend and it was a really amazing experience. The doctors were supportive and reassuring.
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M18 Enrico Rodrigues
10:19 19 Jul 24
Good service, friendly doctors, and an overall smooth experience with Nitro Dentists.
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10:30 06 Jul 24
Affordable implants are available at Nitro Dentists. Amazing care and attention throughout the treatment.
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15:23 01 Jul 24
Affordable dental care is hard to find, but Nitro Dentists in Mumbai delivers top-notch care at a reasonable price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quite a lot. Numbing gel is used before the injection, which is given slowly. We describe each sound and sensation before it happens, and we agree on a hand signal to pause. Nitrous oxide sedation is also available at our Khar clinic for fillings. The dentist will confirm that it is suitable after checking your health history.
The dentist examines all your teeth, not just the one that hurts, and may take an X-ray. You are shown what needs attention and in what order. A small filling can often be done at the same visit if you wish, or scheduled for another day.
A simple filling is commonly finished in well under an hour. Larger cavities, or several fillings in one sitting, take longer. You will be told the expected time before the dentist begins.
Composite fillings are set hard before you leave. If you were numbed, wait until normal feeling returns before eating, and avoid very hot drinks during that time. Start with softer food on the first day if the tooth is tender.
The nerve inside the tooth can be irritated by decay removal, especially in deep cavities. This generally calms down over days to a few weeks. Pain on biting may mean the filling is slightly high and needs a small adjustment. Persistent or worsening pain should always be reviewed.
Getting to Our Khar Clinic
For fillings and check-ups, visit Nitro Dentists at 201, Makhija Royale Building, S.V. Road, Khar West, Mumbai 400052. The clinic sits above Noble Chemist. We are open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Saturday. Ring +91 97696 52122 for an appointment, or if a filling has broken and the tooth is hurting.