General Dentistry

Since we use modern photopolymer materials, they harden completely under a special curing light while you are still in the dental chair. This is their main advantage: you don’t have to wait several hours, as is the case with traditional cement fillings. However, if the treatment was performed under anesthesia, we recommend refraining from eating for 1–2 hours (until the numbness completely wears off). This is important to avoid accidentally biting or injuring your cheek or tongue while chewing. You may drink water immediately.

Thanks to modern anesthetics, the treatment itself is completely painless. After the "numbness" wears off, you may experience slight tooth sensitivity for 1–2 days — this is a normal protective reaction of the body. If discomfort persists longer, we are always ready to consult you and perform a follow-up examination.

On average, the procedure lasts from 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the depth and complexity of the decay. However, in advanced cases where the infection has reached the nerve (pulpitis or periodontitis), treatment may require two visits. This is necessary for thorough cleaning of the root canals, antiseptic treatment, and the placement of a temporary medicinal filling to completely eliminate inflammation before the permanent restoration is placed.

A photopolymer (light-cured) filling typically lasts 5–7 years, but with high-quality placement and proper care, it can last 10–15 years or even longer. To ensure the filling maintains its appearance and tight seal, we recommend coming in for professional cleaning and polishing every six months — this prevents plaque buildup at the junction between the filling and the tooth.

Yes, treatment is necessary because the absence of pain does not mean the tooth is healthy. Decay can develop asymptomatically, gradually destroying deep tissues. If this process is not stopped in time, it progresses to pulpitis or periodontitis — serious inflammations that require complex root canal treatment and can lead to tooth loss. Treating a tooth at an early stage is the best way to maintain a healthy smile and avoid emergency dental visits.

Yes, it is possible, especially if the teeth are adjacent or if decay has affected the contact surfaces of two neighboring teeth. In such cases, the treatment is faster and often requires only a single round of anesthesia. However, the final decision is made by the doctor: they assess the complexity of the work and your readiness for a longer appointment. We always aim to schedule visits in a way that allows you to restore your teeth as quickly and comfortably as possible.