Fillings
A dental filling, also known as a bonding, is a tooth coloured restorative material placed into damaged or broken parts of the tooth. This damage could have occurred due to cavities, or due to trauma, such as a fall. The tooth is cleaned and the filling is placed to mimic the original appearance of the tooth. It is almost impossible to differentiate between the natural tooth and the filling.
Steps to a perfect filling
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Do flings need special care and maintenance?
Frequently Asked Questions
While examining your mouth in the mirror, you may have come across a few brownish-black holes in your teeth. These are cavities, and are also known as dental caries. These cavities grow deeper and bigger if not treated at their initial stages. If you have suspect you have a cavity, it is very important for you to visit your dentist for a consultation and to evaluate if they need to be treated.
At their initial stages, cavities do not have very evident symptoms. In fact, most patients do not have symptoms at all. The symptoms entirely depend on the location and extent of the cavities. Hence, it is very important to come in for your regular dental visit once every 6 months, so that the Acharya Dental team can treat the cavities at their initial stages. As the decay increases in size, the following symptoms are seen: – Toothache – Sensitivity – Mild to sharp pain on eating something sweet, hot or cold – Pain on biting – Visibly large brownish- black holes
Enamel can remineralize itself to a small extent by using the minerals from the saliva and fluoride from tooth pastes. As the cavity becomes bigger, the enamel is weakened and destroyed because more minerals are lost. This leads to the formation of a cavity. A cavity cannot repair itself on its own. It has to be treated by a trained professional.
At Acharya Dental, we use the latest generation composite bonding materials (tooth coloured) to restore minor cavities and chipped teeth. Many of our patients also prefer to have old silver amalgam fillings replaced in their mouth with the tooth coloured composite fillings, and we are happy to provide this service. Recent advances have introduced Nano-composites which have micro and nano meter sized particles for the best esthetic and functional result.
Following cavity prevention tips must be followed to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong:
- You must brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoridated tooth paste. Flossing is essential after brushing to prevent accumulation of food in between teeth. Make sure you rinse your mouth with water after every meal or snack.
- Use of a fluoride mouth wash twice daily after brushing can aid in added protection against tooth decay.
- Visit our dentists at Acharya Dental regularly at least once every 6 months for a complete clinical check-up and teeth cleaning to detect tooth decay at an incipient stage.
- Dental sealants can be applied to seal the grooves where food can get trapped easily.
- This helps in preventing tooth decay. Our team doctors can educate you on this.
- Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration of the mouth. A dry mouth is more susceptible to develop dental caries.
- You must include fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese, unsweetened tea or coffee in your diet. Dairy products, almonds contain high levels of calcium which is good for your teeth. Avoid soda, added sugar and junk foods.
- Chewing sugar free gums can help you fight plaque as they contain Xylitol. Xylitol stimulates saliva which aids in keeping our teeth clean.
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Dr. Vijailakshmi Acharya and Dr. Varun Acharya were professional and competent throughout my treatment. I’m happy with the aesthetics of the final outcome and trust that my new crowns will be durable. The support staff at the clinic were also professional and helpful. I’m glad I trusted Acharya Dental in Chennai for my invasive dental treatment, rather than in Dubai where I live.
Dr. Vijailakshmi Acharya and Dr. Varun Acharya were professional and competent throughout my treatment. I’m happy with the aesthetics of the final outcome and trust that my new crowns will be durable. The support staff at the clinic were also professional and helpful. I’m glad I trusted Acharya Dental in Chennai for my invasive dental treatment, rather than in Dubai where I live.
Dr. Mahesh is an excellent, caring and trustworthy doctor. I truly appreciate his personal attention, professional treatment and the clinic’s continuous follow-up throughout my treatment. I am very happy with the care I received and highly recommend Dr. Mahesh and the clinic.
Dr. Mahesh is an excellent, caring and trustworthy doctor. I truly appreciate his personal attention, professional treatment and the clinic’s continuous follow-up throughout my treatment. I am very happy with the care I received and highly recommend Dr. Mahesh and the clinic.
that report with Acharya Dental. They wanted me to come for an initial consultation and that turned out to be a game changer. Dr. Acharya personally attended the review session and in that same session she ruled out the need for Crown installation!! Talking of honesty and integrity that has become scarce today, I was thoroughly impressed and I highly recommend this facility for quality, honesty, hygiene and the ease of appointment and the whole process 👍👍
that report with Acharya Dental. They wanted me to come for an initial consultation and that turned out to be a game changer. Dr. Acharya personally attended the review session and in that same session she ruled out the need for Crown installation!! Talking of honesty and integrity that has become scarce today, I was thoroughly impressed and I highly recommend this facility for quality, honesty, hygiene and the ease of appointment and the whole process 👍👍
Dr. Mahesh was professional, kind, and explained every step of the treatment clearly. The procedure was smooth, comfortable, and completely painless. The inlay fits perfectly, and it feels just like my natural tooth.
The clinic is clean, modern, and the staff are friendly and helpful. I truly appreciate the excellent care and attention to detail.
I highly recommend Dr. Mahesh and Acharya Dental to anyone looking for high-quality dental treatment in Chennai. Thank you for the outstanding service!
Dr. Mahesh was professional, kind, and explained every step of the treatment clearly. The procedure was smooth, comfortable, and completely painless. The inlay fits perfectly, and it feels just like my natural tooth.
The clinic is clean, modern, and the staff are friendly and helpful. I truly appreciate the excellent care and attention to detail.
I highly recommend Dr. Mahesh and Acharya Dental to anyone looking for high-quality dental treatment in Chennai. Thank you for the outstanding service!
The clinic maintains excellent hygiene standards, and the staff is friendly and supportive. The crown fits perfectly and feels completely natural—both functionally and aesthetically. I truly appreciate the attention to detail and patient-focused approach.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking quality dental care!
The clinic maintains excellent hygiene standards, and the staff is friendly and supportive. The crown fits perfectly and feels completely natural—both functionally and aesthetically. I truly appreciate the attention to detail and patient-focused approach.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking quality dental care!
When I explained that I was travelling from Theni, Dr. Priya kindly called me personally beforehand and asked me to send my photos in advance so they could understand my concerns and plan appropriately even before my visit. She listened carefully to my concerns, my time constraints, and my previous dental experiences. I had previously received opinions elsewhere recommending more extensive treatment, but when I came here, Dr. Priya and the team thoroughly assessed everything and then discussed my case with Dr. Varun Acharya.
After a careful and honest evaluation, they recommended a much more conservative and appropriate treatment plan instead of unnecessary extensive procedures. I truly appreciated how ethical and patient-focused this approach was.
I am a medical doctor working abroad, and I had only a week of leave remaining. When I explained this, Dr.Priya and team genuinely understood the urgency and went out of their way to accommodate me with utmost care.
They took multiple dental impressions, explained each step clearly, and the pricing was also very reasonable compared to many other dental hospitals I visited. Having consulted several dentists before, I can honestly say this is one place I would confidently return to …though my hometown is far away.
Dr. Varun Acharya personally reviewed the case, and they even involved the in-house lab team during the procedure to ensure the best possible aesthetic result. They carefully checked the teeth in natural lighting, took photographs for comparison, performed multiple scans, and paid close attention to every detail throughout the process. Even while placing the temporary restorations, they put in so much effort so I could visualise how the final result would look.
Dr. Varun Acharya is excellent. This was the most comfortable dental procedure I have ever had including treatments I’ve had in the UK. Nothing compares to the level of care here. I honestly don’t know how he managed to give local anaesthesia so painlessly. As a doctor myself, I know even local anaesthetic injections can cause some discomfort while injecting, but his technique was incredibly gentle and skilled.
I also met Dr. Damodaran and Dr. Keerthi, who were equally patient, kind, and explained everything in great detail.
What stood out the most was that everyone here is highly skilled yet so humble and down to earth.
Thanks to everyone involved in my care. Honestly, I feel so grateful, and they restored my confidence in my smile.
Thank you to the entire Acharya Dental team for making what had been a stressful dental journey feel safe, honest, and positive. Highly recommended.
When I explained that I was travelling from Theni, Dr. Priya kindly called me personally beforehand and asked me to send my photos in advance so they could understand my concerns and plan appropriately even before my visit. She listened carefully to my concerns, my time constraints, and my previous dental experiences. I had previously received opinions elsewhere recommending more extensive treatment, but when I came here, Dr. Priya and the team thoroughly assessed everything and then discussed my case with Dr. Varun Acharya.
After a careful and honest evaluation, they recommended a much more conservative and appropriate treatment plan instead of unnecessary extensive procedures. I truly appreciated how ethical and patient-focused this approach was.
I am a medical doctor working abroad, and I had only a week of leave remaining. When I explained this, Dr.Priya and team genuinely understood the urgency and went out of their way to accommodate me with utmost care.
They took multiple dental impressions, explained each step clearly, and the pricing was also very reasonable compared to many other dental hospitals I visited. Having consulted several dentists before, I can honestly say this is one place I would confidently return to …though my hometown is far away.
Dr. Varun Acharya personally reviewed the case, and they even involved the in-house lab team during the procedure to ensure the best possible aesthetic result. They carefully checked the teeth in natural lighting, took photographs for comparison, performed multiple scans, and paid close attention to every detail throughout the process. Even while placing the temporary restorations, they put in so much effort so I could visualise how the final result would look.
Dr. Varun Acharya is excellent. This was the most comfortable dental procedure I have ever had including treatments I’ve had in the UK. Nothing compares to the level of care here. I honestly don’t know how he managed to give local anaesthesia so painlessly. As a doctor myself, I know even local anaesthetic injections can cause some discomfort while injecting, but his technique was incredibly gentle and skilled.
I also met Dr. Damodaran and Dr. Keerthi, who were equally patient, kind, and explained everything in great detail.
What stood out the most was that everyone here is highly skilled yet so humble and down to earth.
Thanks to everyone involved in my care. Honestly, I feel so grateful, and they restored my confidence in my smile.
Thank you to the entire Acharya Dental team for making what had been a stressful dental journey feel safe, honest, and positive. Highly recommended.
The implant procedure was smooth, and his professionalism and care really stood out. He was patient, attentive, and always available to address our concerns. The clinic is clean, well-organized, and the staff are friendly and supportive.
Iam very happy with the overall experience and results. Highly recommend Acharya Dental Clinic and Dr. Magesh for anyone considering dental implants.
The implant procedure was smooth, and his professionalism and care really stood out. He was patient, attentive, and always available to address our concerns. The clinic is clean, well-organized, and the staff are friendly and supportive.
Iam very happy with the overall experience and results. Highly recommend Acharya Dental Clinic and Dr. Magesh for anyone considering dental implants.
A visit to the clinic is typically one of our routines, during our India trip. They retain the records of treatments over many years and can quickly suggest any treatment required, which is helpful.
The place is clean and the treatment is cost-effective. We are quite happy with our experience and will recommend this place, Dr. Mahesh in particular, for your dental care.
A visit to the clinic is typically one of our routines, during our India trip. They retain the records of treatments over many years and can quickly suggest any treatment required, which is helpful.
The place is clean and the treatment is cost-effective. We are quite happy with our experience and will recommend this place, Dr. Mahesh in particular, for your dental care.
I went to him traumatized by my previous experiences with a prosthodontist from South Africa, who had brought so much damage to both my dental health and my mental wellbeing. I was also suffering from a serious TMJ disorder.
Dr Varun underwent a full mouth restoration in the most gentle and professional way. He repaired my occlusion and this improved my mental balance, so important after the traumatic experience mentioned above. He also did a tooth extraction and an implant, both in a very smooth and highly knowledgeable way.
Dr. Varun is the kind of doctor who puts the patient’s healing and mental wellbeing before the material gain. He also has quite high resources of patience, a very calm approach, and he allocates more than enough time with each patient. All this provides such a safe space for his patients, so important for dental work.
His practice- a state of the art practice. He makes sure that all procedures take place in an extremely clean environment, an aspect so important for India. The pricing is not as high as in other countries, that is why he has many foreign patients who come to India for the same high standard of service (or even higher) at a much lower pricing than in their home countries.
Last but not least, Dr. Varun Acharya completed his postgraduate studies at NYU in the US. One can recognize in him a deep interest in the latest research of his field of work and in staying up-to-date with latest dental methodology.
Today I look back to the year that is ending with gratitude towards the people who helped me have a better year than the previous one. And Dr. Varun is definitely high on that list. Thank you very much.
I went to him traumatized by my previous experiences with a prosthodontist from South Africa, who had brought so much damage to both my dental health and my mental wellbeing. I was also suffering from a serious TMJ disorder.
Dr Varun underwent a full mouth restoration in the most gentle and professional way. He repaired my occlusion and this improved my mental balance, so important after the traumatic experience mentioned above. He also did a tooth extraction and an implant, both in a very smooth and highly knowledgeable way.
Dr. Varun is the kind of doctor who puts the patient’s healing and mental wellbeing before the material gain. He also has quite high resources of patience, a very calm approach, and he allocates more than enough time with each patient. All this provides such a safe space for his patients, so important for dental work.
His practice- a state of the art practice. He makes sure that all procedures take place in an extremely clean environment, an aspect so important for India. The pricing is not as high as in other countries, that is why he has many foreign patients who come to India for the same high standard of service (or even higher) at a much lower pricing than in their home countries.
Last but not least, Dr. Varun Acharya completed his postgraduate studies at NYU in the US. One can recognize in him a deep interest in the latest research of his field of work and in staying up-to-date with latest dental methodology.
Today I look back to the year that is ending with gratitude towards the people who helped me have a better year than the previous one. And Dr. Varun is definitely high on that list. Thank you very much.
Dr.Mahesh was very professional, gentle and explained everything clearly. The clinic was clean and well-maintained. Highly recommended!
Dr.Mahesh was very professional, gentle and explained everything clearly. The clinic was clean and well-maintained. Highly recommended!
From the moment I stepped in, I felt at ease with their clean and friendly ambiance. The warm welcome from the staff set the tone for a wonderful experience. I was particularly impressed by the smiling way Dr Vijealakshmi Acharya tackled my dental issue, which had always been a nightmare for me before .
Dr Varun Acharya gave the finishing touch with gentleness , professionalism, and genuine care. I got back my smile and confidence through the expert treatment of both, Dr Vijealakshmi and Dr Varun.
Their expertise shone through the painless treatment I received, which was a huge relief!
I was also impressed by the reminders for my next appointment, which showed their attention to details and dedication to patient care.
To anyone seeking top-notch dental care : Acharya Dental provides exceptional service, expertise, and warm hospitality which make them truly stand out!
From the moment I stepped in, I felt at ease with their clean and friendly ambiance. The warm welcome from the staff set the tone for a wonderful experience. I was particularly impressed by the smiling way Dr Vijealakshmi Acharya tackled my dental issue, which had always been a nightmare for me before .
Dr Varun Acharya gave the finishing touch with gentleness , professionalism, and genuine care. I got back my smile and confidence through the expert treatment of both, Dr Vijealakshmi and Dr Varun.
Their expertise shone through the painless treatment I received, which was a huge relief!
I was also impressed by the reminders for my next appointment, which showed their attention to details and dedication to patient care.
To anyone seeking top-notch dental care : Acharya Dental provides exceptional service, expertise, and warm hospitality which make them truly stand out!
I was fortunate enough to get my smile correction done by Dr. Varun Acharya, who was absolutely patient, kind, and gentle throughout the entire procedure. It’s incredibly hard to believe that I had undergone an entire dental procedure with zero pain or discomfort, and I’m in love with my smile now.
The entire team at Acharya Dental exudes complete professionalism and mastery at what they do. You can completely trust Acharya Dental for any kind of dental issue, be it big or small, and be in awe as they work their magic.
I was fortunate enough to get my smile correction done by Dr. Varun Acharya, who was absolutely patient, kind, and gentle throughout the entire procedure. It’s incredibly hard to believe that I had undergone an entire dental procedure with zero pain or discomfort, and I’m in love with my smile now.
The entire team at Acharya Dental exudes complete professionalism and mastery at what they do. You can completely trust Acharya Dental for any kind of dental issue, be it big or small, and be in awe as they work their magic.
My name is Shahid Mohammed , iam 61 years old and my wife’s sister has recommended me to visit Acharya. Basically i am visiting India on vacation from Canada. Initially i had to put a cap which was broken and the doctors took my whole jaws x ray. Doctor Mahesh has done nicely the front tooth cap, and upon seeing my x ray he did recommend me a surgical extraction of my lower jaw tooth which was well performed by doctor seema. Though my cheek was swollen for 10 days and giving daily hot water fermentation and mouth wash plus medication has helped me. This was reduced after 15 days. I had root canal treatment and first time I had some pain and doctor sulochana said she would do i another sitting. Then she sent me down to surgical extraction and doctor seema done well with 2or 3 stitches. My point is anyone has to face with courage to our dental issues , and iam overall happy and very soon going to finish my treatment. Thank you all for your help including the front desk and god bless you.
Shahid Mohammed
My name is Shahid Mohammed , iam 61 years old and my wife’s sister has recommended me to visit Acharya. Basically i am visiting India on vacation from Canada. Initially i had to put a cap which was broken and the doctors took my whole jaws x ray. Doctor Mahesh has done nicely the front tooth cap, and upon seeing my x ray he did recommend me a surgical extraction of my lower jaw tooth which was well performed by doctor seema. Though my cheek was swollen for 10 days and giving daily hot water fermentation and mouth wash plus medication has helped me. This was reduced after 15 days. I had root canal treatment and first time I had some pain and doctor sulochana said she would do i another sitting. Then she sent me down to surgical extraction and doctor seema done well with 2or 3 stitches. My point is anyone has to face with courage to our dental issues , and iam overall happy and very soon going to finish my treatment. Thank you all for your help including the front desk and god bless you.
Shahid Mohammed
I’ve been a patient at Acharya Dental Clinic since around 2008 or 2009, and every visit has been marked by the same excellent level of care. From regular check-ups to more complex treatments, I’ve always felt well looked after here. The entire consistently ensure that patients are comfortable and fully informed, which is why I trust them with my dental health. I highly recommend this clinic for anyone looking for top-notch dental care.
I’ve been a patient at Acharya Dental Clinic since around 2008 or 2009, and every visit has been marked by the same excellent level of care. From regular check-ups to more complex treatments, I’ve always felt well looked after here. The entire consistently ensure that patients are comfortable and fully informed, which is why I trust them with my dental health. I highly recommend this clinic for anyone looking for top-notch dental care.
