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Saturday

3 PM - 10 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 8 PM

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Dental Fillings in Thornhill & North York

Emergency Dental Office offers tooth filling services in North York to resolve minor dental problems and enhance your smile.

Treatment Duration

1 session

Many insurance plans accepted

Yes

Cost

Estimate provided after assessment.

Session Length

15 min- 45 Min

Recovery Time

1 week

Discomfort Level

Minimal

Tooth-Coloured Dental Fillings in North York

Dental fillings repair teeth damaged by decay or small fractures. At Emergency Dental Office in Thornhill, near North York, we remove the decayed portion, clean the area and restore the tooth with a tooth-coloured filling matched to your natural tooth. Treating decay early keeps the damage small — a tooth that is left too long may need a root canal or extraction instead. We explain the findings, the material options and the cost before treatment begins.

Here are a few examples of the advantageous services we offer:

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for a consultation, allowing us to assess your dental requirements and recommend the most suitable option for you.

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Same-Day Appointments

Same-day emergency dental appointments available

Insurance Plans Accepted

For emergency dental services and more

Emergency Call

+1 (905) 764-5399

When is a Dental Filling Required?

Cavities are one of the most prominent and common oral problems that people usually suffer from. After an infection, tooth decay occurs, which leaves large gaping holes inside your teeth. The gaps expose the gums to further infection and cause a severe case of toothache. The toothache can be caused by jolts of pain that travel from your gum right to your brain.

Furthermore, in case any opportunistic bacteria like the small space left by the cavities inside your teeth, their growth can very well cause your gums to be exposed and sustain damage.

The way to protect yourself from this urgent dental problem is to have those cavities filled. North York dental filling is an ideal dental procedure where parts of the teeth that have been damaged and are exposed are filled. Give us a phone call and see what we can do for you! If decay has already reached the nerve, a filling is no longer enough — see root canal treatment for how the tooth can still be saved.

Various Types of Dental Fillings in North York

We offer a number of different types of fillings. The materials that we use include:

  • Amalgam Fillings

The most widely used research material for cavity fillings is an amalgam. It is highly inexpensive and does its job well since it’s a strong material that is able to support the tooth, the gums, and the surrounding teeth well. Amalgam fillings in North York are made up of a number of different metals and might show up when you laugh or smile. Because of this and the strength they bring, they are often used when the molars require cavity filling.

  • Composite Fillings

Although not as strong as amalgam fillings, composite fillings in North York do their job well and are far less noticeable. Made out of glass and quartz, composite fillings can be designed to match the color of your teeth, allowing them to blend in easily.

  • Metal Fillings

Gold and silver cavity fillings are often disapproved of because of how noticeable they are. However, they are highly durable, often lasting for 10-15 years before requiring a replacement. They are an expensive option, however.

  • Ceramic Fillings

Ceramic fillings in North York are strong, durable, and blend in with the rest of the teeth well. They are a fantastic solution, albeit an expensive one. They cost as much as a gold amalgam filling.

  • Glass Ionomer Fillings

These fillings contain fluoride, which makes the tooth stronger with time, and are made from a mixture of glass and acrylic. However, they are not durable and often require replacement after 5 years or less.

New Patient Consultation

Book an assessment to discuss your dental concerns, treatment options and next steps with our team.

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Dental Insurance and Public Programs

We welcome patients with private dental insurance, CDCP and IFHP for eligible dental services. Coverage and direct billing depend on the plan and treatment.

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Emergency Dental Care

Our Thornhill clinic is open seven days a week for patients seeking emergency dental care. If you are experiencing tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth, or another urgent dental problem, call (905) 764-5399 to discuss your symptoms and the earliest available appointment.

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Schedule an Appointment and Have Your Cavities Filled

Emergency Dental Office offers a wide range of cavity fillings. Our dentists use their experience in this area to provide fillings designed to protect the tooth over the long term. Schedule an appointment now and take an hour out for the dental filling procedure in North York afterward. For the filling, some X-rays might be conducted to see the extent of the filling needed. Once everything is prepared, the rest takes place before you even know it, leaving your teeth looking as good as new.

If our highly regarded dentist identifies extensive damage or severe infection in a significant portion of your teeth, they may advise root canal therapy in North York.

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Dr. Alireza Kamali

Written by Dr. Najmeh Alishavandi for Emergency Dental Office — Fact checked by Dr. Alireza Kamali

Same-Day Appointments

Same-day emergency dental appointments available

Insurance Plans Accepted

For emergency dental services and more

Emergency Call

+1 (905) 764-5399

Mon - Fri

10 AM - 10 PM

Saturday

3 PM - 10 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 8 PM

Emergency Hours

Request a Dental Appointment

How do I know if I need a dental filling?

Signs include sensitivity to hot, cold or sweet foods, a visible hole or dark spot, pain when biting, or food getting stuck in the same place. Sometimes decay has no symptoms at all and is found on an X-ray or at a checkup, which is why regular examinations matter.

The tooth is numbed with local anesthesia, the decayed portion is removed and the area is cleaned. The filling material is placed, shaped and polished so your bite feels natural. Most fillings are completed in a single visit of about 15 to 45 minutes.

It depends on the size and location of the cavity and the material used. We confirm the cost before treatment begins, and many insurance plans and the Canadian Dental Care Plan cover fillings in part.

With normal care, composite fillings commonly last many years. Their lifespan depends on the size of the filling, where it sits, your bite forces and habits like grinding. We check existing fillings at every examination and repair or replace them when they wear or leak.

Decay keeps growing. A small filling today can become a deep cavity that reaches the nerve — at that point the tooth may need a root canal or extraction instead. Treating decay early is simpler, less costly and saves more of your natural tooth.