What it is
A cavity is a hole in the tooth caused by decay. Left alone, it grows. Eventually it reaches the nerve — and that’s when things get painful and expensive.
A filling stops the decay, removes the damaged tooth material, and seals the hole with a composite resin that matches the colour of your tooth.
One visit. Done.
What to expect
We numb the tooth and the area around it. Wait for the anaesthetic. Once you’re numb, we use a drill to remove the decayed part — you’ll hear it and feel vibration, but not pain. We clean the cavity, place the composite in layers, shape it to fit your bite, and harden it with a blue light.
The whole thing takes 30–45 minutes for a single tooth.
Does it hurt?
The drilling is the part people worry about. With the numbness working: no, it doesn’t hurt. You feel pressure and vibration, and you hear the drill.
The anaesthetic injection itself may sting briefly. That’s usually the worst part.
Your tooth may feel sensitive to hot and cold for a few days after. This usually settles on its own.
How long it takes
One sitting. For large fillings or multiple teeth in one visit, it may take longer — we’ll let you know before starting.
Cost
Starting from ₹800 — see full pricing.
Small cavity on a front tooth is on the lower end. A large filling on a back molar takes more material and time. We’ll tell you the cost after looking at the cavity, before we start.
When you need this
- A tooth that’s sensitive to sweets, hot, or cold
- A visible hole or dark spot on a tooth
- Food keeps getting stuck in the same place
- A dentist told you a cavity is forming
- An old filling has cracked or fallen out
Cavities don’t always hurt. By the time it hurts, the decay has often reached the nerve — which means a root canal instead of a filling. Catching it early is much easier and much cheaper.
After the visit
The numbness will wear off in a few hours — avoid eating on that side until it does, so you don’t accidentally bite your cheek.
The filling is fully set immediately after the light hardens it. You can eat normally once feeling returns.
If your bite feels off — like the filling is too high — come back in. It’s a quick adjustment and there’s no charge.