No more dark metal fillings. Dr. Anushka Ayare, BDS, assesses the tooth and discusses whether a tooth-coloured filling is suitable. She works carefully to match the restoration to the surrounding teeth.
Dr. Anushka Ayare, BDS, provides tooth-coloured fillings at Tulip Dental. She explains the condition of the tooth, discusses the filling and takes a careful, comfort-focused approach to treatment.
She is soft-spoken and compassionate, and checks that patients understand each step before treatment begins.
Composite resin fills cavities invisibly. The material bonds directly to tooth structure, no extra drilling needed for mechanical retention, so less healthy tooth is removed compared to old amalgam fillings.
Composite can also replace existing silver or dark amalgam fillings for a completely metal-free smile. The procedure is completed in a single appointment with no waiting, you leave the same day with a perfect, invisible result.
Your tooth shade is carefully matched using a shade guide and custom trays. The cavity is prepared conservatively, only decayed tissue removed, preserving maximum healthy structure.
A bonding agent is applied, then composite is placed in precise layers, each layer cured and hardened with a UV light. This incremental technique ensures strength and minimises shrinkage.
The filling is sculpted to match your tooth's natural anatomy and contours, then polished to a smooth, high-lustre finish. Completely invisible, indistinguishable from your natural tooth.
The clinical evidence is clear. Here is how tooth-coloured composite compares to old silver amalgam fillings.
| Factor | Composite (Tooth-Coloured) | Amalgam (Silver/Metal) |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Tooth-coloured, invisible | Grey-black, visible when you smile |
| Tooth Structure Removed | Minimal, adhesive bond to tooth | More removal required for mechanical retention |
| Mercury Content | None, completely mercury-free | ~50% mercury by weight |
| Bond to Tooth | Adhesive, chemically bonded, reinforces tooth | Mechanical only, no adhesive bond |
| Durability | 7–10+ years with good care | 10–15 years |
| Starting Cost at Tulip Dental | quoted after examination | Not offered, we are metal-free |
On amalgam: Tulip Dental does not place new amalgam fillings. We use only tooth-coloured composite, the material recommended by modern dentistry for its adhesive properties, aesthetics, and absence of mercury. Old amalgam fillings can be safely removed and replaced at any time.
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Have more questions? Dr. Anushka Ayare is happy to answer on WhatsApp, usually within the hour.
Ask Dr. Anushka Ayare about a cavity, an existing filling and whether a tooth-coloured restoration is suitable.
Patients from across the region visit Tulip Dental, Dombivli