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Fillings

A filling fills the hole left by a cavity so the tooth can chew again without pain. It's done in one visit, with anesthesia and composite matched to your tooth color.

How a filling is done.

First the decay is cleaned out under local anesthesia; then the cavity is filled with composite resin, shaped like the tooth and cured with light. You leave chewing the same day. With good brushing a filling lasts 5 to 10 years.

If the decay has reached the nerve or little tooth is left, a filling is not enough: we tell you at the evaluation and look at a root canal or a crown. Lost fillings are replaced the same way, in one visit.

You probably need a filling if

  • You feel a hole with your tongue
  • Sweet, cold or hot foods hurt
  • Food always gets stuck in the same spot
  • An old filling fell out
  • A small piece of tooth chipped off
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How much does it cost?

The price depends on each case. At your evaluation you get a complete, no-obligation quote before anything starts.

For implants, braces and root canals we arrange installment plans at the clinic, based on your case.

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What we get asked most.

I broke a tooth or lost a filling while traveling — can you fix it quickly?

Yes — keep the fragment or filling if you find it, avoid chewing on that side, and come in as soon as you can: a broken or unfilled tooth gets contaminated and hurts more each day. It is usually solved in a single visit with a restoration. We see travelers visiting the Copán area, offer care in English, and can usually fit you in same-day — book online or message us on WhatsApp at +504 3315-4258.

How much does a dental cleaning or a filling cost?

The price depends on each case: at your evaluation you get a clear, complete, no-obligation quote before any treatment starts. You can also ask us on WhatsApp at +504 3315-4258.

What is a filling and how long does it last?

A filling (restoration) fills the hole left by a cavity after it is cleaned out, so the tooth can chew again without pain. With tooth-colored composite and good brushing it lasts 5 to 10 years. It is done in a single visit with local anesthesia. If you notice a hole, sensitivity to sweets or food that always gets stuck in the same spot, book an evaluation.

Will the filling show? Is it tooth-colored?

We use composite resin matched to your tooth color, so a well-made filling is practically invisible, on molars and front teeth alike. Silver (amalgam) fillings are no longer our usual option. At the evaluation we tell you whether your case is solved with a filling or the tooth already needs a crown.

Whenever you're ready, the calendar is open.

Pick a dentist and a time; the reason is already set. We confirm by WhatsApp.

Tooth-colored fillings in Santa Rita de Copán — Santos Dental