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Tooth decay is easiest to treat while it is small. A small cavity is repaired painlessly, in one visit, with a white composite filling that is indistinguishable from the tooth. Every postponement means a bigger filling – and when decay reaches the nerve, instead of a filling, root canal treatment is needed. So: at the first stain, sensitivity or food catching between the teeth – an examination.
How does decay form?
Bacteria in dental plaque break down sugars from food and produce acids that dissolve the enamel. The process is painless at first – the first signs are a white or brown spot on the tooth, sensitivity to sweet or cold, and food sticking between the teeth. Only when decay penetrates deep towards the nerve does real pain appear – and by then the treatment is bigger and more expensive.
What does making a filling look like?
- Examination and X-ray – assessment of the depth of the decay; small cavities between teeth are often visible only on an X-ray.
- Painless preparation – only the diseased tissue is removed, under local anesthesia whenever it is needed.
- A tooth-coloured filling – the composite material is applied in layers, light-cured and shaped to the anatomy of the tooth.
- Bite check and polishing – the filling is fine-tuned so you do not feel it when you bite.
Which fillings do we use?
Composite („white“) fillings – aesthetically they merge with the tooth, bond chemically to the enamel and do not require removing healthy tissue the way old black (amalgam) fillings did. With larger damage on side teeth, ceramic inlays (inlay/onlay) from the laboratory are also considered, as a more durable solution. More about restorations on the dental prosthetics page.
Should old black fillings be replaced?
If old amalgam fillings are solid, sealing well and causing no problems, they do not have to be replaced just because they are black. We replace them when they leak at the edges, when new decay forms under them, when the tooth cracks around them – or when they bother you aesthetically. At the examination we will honestly tell you what makes sense.
How long do fillings last?
A quality composite filling serves for years – longevity depends on the size of the filling, hygiene and habits (nail biting, opening packaging with your teeth, clenching). At regular check-ups we examine the filling margins and catch leakage in time, before new decay forms underneath.
How much does a filling cost?
The price depends on the size and the number of tooth surfaces the filling covers; you receive the exact price at the examination. See also the dental price list. Payment is possible in cash and by Visa, Mastercard and DinaCard cards.
Where are we located?
ESTERA is at Bokeljska 7 in Vračar, a few minutes from Slavija square. Book your examination by phone at +381 66 378 372 or through the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Does tooth repair hurt?
No – we work under local anesthesia whenever it is needed. With small surface cavities anesthesia is often not even necessary.
How long does one filling take?
Most often 30 to 45 minutes per tooth, in one visit.
Why does my tooth react to cold after a filling?
Temporary sensitivity up to two weeks is normal. If it intensifies, spontaneous pain appears or it lasts longer – come in for a check-up.
Can new decay form under a filling?
It can, if the filling leaks at the edge or hygiene falters. That is why regular check-ups and X-rays matter – secondary decay is caught while small.
How long after a filling may I not eat?
Composite hardens immediately, so you can eat as soon as the anesthesia wears off – just take care not to bite your cheek or lip while it is numb.
Content prepared and medically reviewed by Dr Nenad Stanković, DDS/DMD, specialist in cosmetology, international lecturer and trainer in aesthetic medicine.
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