A filling at the right time is the most important preventive-restorative procedure in dentistry. Left untreated, a cavity grows — destroying more tooth structure, reaching the pulp, and eventually requiring root canal or extraction. A simple filling prevents all of that.
The best time to treat a cavity is before you feel pain — regular check-ups detect decay early.
Often painless in early stages — this is the ideal time to treat. Small filling, minimal drilling, quick recovery.
Lingering sensitivity after the trigger is removed can indicate decay reaching deeper layers
Pain on biting or pressure suggests decay has progressed — treatment is still possible before root canal is needed
An old filling that fails exposes the underlying tooth to decay very quickly — prompt replacement is important
Small chips and cracks can be restored with composite resin — protecting the tooth from further damage
Brown or black spots on tooth surfaces or between teeth are often decay — even without pain
A straightforward procedure — here is exactly what to expect.
The area is numbed completely. Dr. Sobti waits until you feel nothing before beginning.
The decayed portion of the tooth is removed with a fine drill. Only the infected tissue is removed — healthy tooth structure is preserved.
The cavity is cleaned, etched, and primed to accept the composite bonding material.
Tooth-coloured composite resin is placed in thin layers, each hardened with a blue curing light. This layering technique creates the most natural and durable result.
The composite is shaped to match your tooth exactly, then polished to a smooth finish that blends with the surrounding enamel.
Composite vs old amalgam: Tooth-coloured composite bonds directly to tooth structure — less healthy tooth needs to be removed than with old silver amalgam. It also expands and contracts less with temperature change, reducing crack risk. And it is completely invisible.
Book a check-up with Dr. Harsh Sobti. Early treatment is always simpler, quicker, and less expensive.
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