Fillings

Or Call: +91 9864 123 123

Metal Free or Tooth Coloured Fillings?

Dental Decay or Caries forms cavities in teeth and is the most common dental problem which affects us all. Cavities start on the outside of the teeth and if left unattended grow and spread within the teeth. They weaken the teeth and can infect the tooth if left unchecked. To arrest the progress of the cavity it is advisable to remove the decay at the early stages itself and fill the cavity with a filling material.

Why Metal Free Fillings?

In the past Silver Amalgam fillings were used to fill the cavities. These fillings contain mercury and that has made them very controversial. There is considerable debate about the potential toxicity of the mercury present in silver fillings and its effect on the general health and system of the patient. Although there is no conclusive evidence on this issue, we at Mistry Centre for Advanced Dentistry do not use Mercury containing products in our offices.

Tooth Colored Fillings ?

All fillings done at our Centre are done using mercury free tooth colored materials.  Our fillings options are Composite Fillings, or Inlays or Onlays. The type of filling or restoration depends on the size of the cavity and how early we manage to catch it.

Composite Fillings

When we see cavities in their early stages, they are usually small and have not damaged a lot of the tooth. In such cases we would be very conservative, and our goal would be to preserve as much of the healthy tooth as possible. For this we would choose to do a composite filling, which is shaped and bonded directly in the mouth.

It adheres to your tooth and so requires only the decayed and diseased part of the tooth to be removed. This makes it more durable and aesthetic and creates a very natural looking result.

Dental Inlays and Onlays

When cavities grow and involve large parts of the tooth, we need to use treatments and materials which will be strong enough to replace the decayed tooth as well as protect and strengthen the remaining tooth.

Dental Inlays and Onlays are restorations we use for large cavities.

An inlay is placed within the tooth surface, ie between the cusps. It does not extend beyond the edges of the tooth. While an onlay on the other hand replaces a part of the edges or cusps of the teeth.

Inlays and Onlay are made indirectly outside of the mouth. They can be fabricated from either Composite or ceramic materials and they blend seamlessly into the teeth. They and are shaped and sized to replicate the part of the tooth they are replacing. Since they are bonded in place, they do not require a lot of removal of enamel and this enable us to protect and strengthen the tooth further.

Should I get my Silver Fillings replaced?

As silver fillings age, they expand and cause stresses in the teeth which result in small cracks which are not visible. However, over time and as you continue to use your teeth to chew, these cracks spread and grow within the teeth. This happens slowly and gradually, and you may not notice or feel any symptoms at the start. However, if left unchecked the tooth crack could spread deep enough to start creating sensitivity in the tooth and eventually cause the tooth to break.

So to answer the question, yes you should get your silver fillings replaced unless they are very small.

Our Smile Design Showcase

Before
After
Before
After
After
Before

The Mistry Smile Community

Kussh Rathi

Dentistry par excellence! Skilled team of professional doctors groomed and led by the ever-smiling sibling-trio of Dr. Rushitum Mistry and Dr. Saiesha Mistry...
Read More

Colvyn Harris

My biggest fear was a Dentist’s chair…Ever since I became her patient 15 years ago, I have had only one solution for my Dentistry needs: Dr. Saiesha Mistry....
Read More

Rushad Irani

Amazing place, Dr. Rushitum Mistry is a thorough genius and a true joy tp have treating you. I had absolutely no tension or worry about anything and was...
Read More

Neetu Watumal

“A few years ago, I was in search of a good dentist, and a friend recommended me to check out Dr. Saiesha at Dr. Mistry’s Clinic, Kemps Corner....
Read More

Pamela O’leary

I first visited Saiesha’s clinic some 20 years ago following a really botched job on my teeth by a local dentist. I was recommended by the British Deputy...
Read More

Tina Bedi

For as far back as I can remember I have been afraid of the dentist. I used to skip going by telling my mom I had a tummy...
Read More

Kanishka Lohar

Teeth, hmm you never really think how big of an impact they can have on your personality.I didn’t either until one day where I was fooled by a...
Read More

Jeh Shroff

When I first visited the clinic in 5th grade, I walked in with bugs bunny teeth and lots of misinformation about dentists. Either way, when I finished my...
Read More

Leena Mukhi

Many of us reflect on the blessings we have received and how grateful I am that I can cite my experience with Dr. Saiesha and her staff at...
Read More

Jehan Sethna

Probably the most important thing a dentist need is perfect patient understanding. Something Dr. Mistry so very naturally brings on and puts nervous...
Read More

Nehal Vyas

The team at Dr. Mistry’s is absolutely fabulous with brilliant professionals. Dr. Rushitum and Dr. Saiesha are peas in a pod that work remarkably well together...
Read More

Natasha Bharucha

I could not more highly recommend getting treatment from Dr. Saiesha! We made the decision together to replace my bonding with veneers...
Read More

Namrata Bangera

MY SECOND CHANCE…TO SMILE I noticed a few months back that my smile was changing. My teeth were drifting apart and the gap between my two front teeth...
Read More

Nishita Patwardhan

Words can’t express my gratitude to Dr. Saiesha Mistry who treats this 46-year-old scared patient like a 5-year-old one! She gets my “extreme & severe”...
Read More

Farzana Shroff

My kids and I began our journey with Dr. Mistrys Advanced Dentistry in 2014 when my eldest son Jeh started his Orthodontic treatment and since...
Read More

Rahul Gidwani

Dr. Saiesha Mistry is the epitome of medical competence, professionalism, dedication, and most importantly care and concern for her patients. Her ability to articulate...
Read More

Avnish Mehra

Dr. Saiesha Mistry has helped me navigate myriad dental issues from simple cleansing to extraction with ease and comfort. Her clinic is warm and friendly...
Read More

Russa Mehta

I’ve been coming to see the Mistry family and their associates to look after my teeth for around 25 years now. They’ve been great to me. I’m a...
Read More

Krashani Naidu

The Mistry clinic is the warmest dental clinic I’ve discovered in all my 23 years of living in Mumbai. Their warmth and efficiency in ensuring your comfort and...
Read More

Satya Agarwal

It is a pleasure to write a testimonial for Dr. Mistry’s center for advanced Dentistry.I have been a client of this clinic now for nearly ten years. The...
Read More

Kauser Jadwet

My history with Orthodontists has been very frustrating. I have had braces for 5 years from different clinics. It was very painful yet it didn’t give me the...
Read More

Avanne Dubash

If you’re petrified of the dentist - put your fears to rest! Dr. Saiesha Mistry will put you at ease with the most welcoming and wonderful team. With...
Read More

Feroza Chavda

When you enter the Mistry Centre, you are greeted by a few merry fish swimming in the aquarium opposite the door.Once you have registered your presence, it's time...
Read More

Ami Mehra

Do you have a fear of Dentists?? Fear not !! I was terrified of dentists after my many many failed visits to dentists, I had multiple issues with...
Read More

Roxan Patel

It is always a pleasure walking into the clinic, meeting up with the doctors who care beyond their treatments. Currently being treated...
Read More

Namrata Asudani

Three generations of teeth have been cared for at Dr. Mistry’s clinic. My parents and my children have been treated – from cavities to wisdom tooth extractions...
Read More

Amish Tripathi

From a very young age, in my mind, a visit to the dentist was automatically associated with pain. Dr. Mistry was the one who broke that association. She...
Read More

Rumi Talati

I have been coming to the Mistry Dental clinic for the last 20 years.Before that, I had a history of dental problems requiring a minimum of one cavity...
Read More

Alex Kuruvilla

I’ll let you into a family secret- you’ll notice all of us sporting beaming smiles in all our family photos- that’s because we’ve been loyal fans of one...
Read More

Gift yourself a Virtual Consult with
Our Experts​

    How to upload your Smile Selfie?

    Take a smile view showing your full face. Look straight into the camera holding the camera at the same level as your face. Hold your head straight and smile as wide as you can. You can also upload a picture of just your smile.

    You might be interested in

    Children's Dental Health
    Dental Crowns and Bridges
    Root Canals

    Request an appointment now

    Write To Us

      Locate Us