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Who it is for
What happens
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Understand when a filling may help, what the appointment involves and how to care for the repaired tooth.
Overview
A filling replaces a small area of missing or damaged tooth. Tooth-coloured composite is shaped to blend with the surrounding tooth; suitability depends on the size and position of the repair.
At Tokyo Expat Dental in Nishishinbashi, we provide fillings in-house and explain your options in English. Your assessment comes first, including whether a smaller repair, a different restoration or preventive care would be more appropriate.
Reasons to seek care
A cavity found at a checkup, a chipped tooth, food catching around a filling, or a worn or broken restoration are reasons to arrange an assessment.
Sensitivity can have several causes. Tell us about persistent pain or swelling when booking so we can help you choose the appropriate appointment.
What care involves
Your dentist examines the tooth and may recommend an X-ray. We discuss the extent of the damage, the filling material and any need for local anaesthetic before treatment.
For a composite filling, the tooth is kept clean and dry while the material is bonded and shaped. Your dentist then checks the contact with neighbouring teeth and how the filling meets your bite.
Care process
Assess the tooth
We discuss your symptoms, examine the tooth and explain any X-rays recommended for your assessment.
Choose the repair
Your dentist explains the proposed material, alternatives and estimated fee so you can decide about treatment.
Place the filling
Your dentist prepares the affected area, restores the tooth and checks the shape and bite.
Care and review
We explain how to care for the repaired tooth. Please let us know if discomfort persists or your bite feels uneven.
Why patients choose Tokyo Expat Dental
Explained in English
Care planned with you
Instrument hygiene
Easy to reach
Risks and limitations
A filling can restore the tooth’s shape and function, but it does not prevent future decay. Fillings can wear, chip or need repair or replacement over time.
Temporary sensitivity can occur. A deeply damaged tooth may later need root canal treatment or a crown; a filling is not suitable for every tooth. Your dentist will explain the risks relevant to your findings.
Alternatives
Early decay without a cavity may be managed with preventive care and monitoring. Larger areas of damage may need an inlay, onlay or crown. Root canal treatment or extraction may be considered if the tooth is more severely affected.
Fees and treatment time
We will explain the suitable options and provide a detailed treatment plan and cost estimate before treatment begins.
Composite resin filling: From ¥39,900 per tooth
IPS e.max inlay: ¥109,900 per tooth
Zirconia inlay: ¥109,900 per tooth
The composite filling fee starts at ¥39,900 per tooth. The appropriate repair and final fee depend on the tooth and treatment needed, which your dentist will explain after assessment.
Diagnostic imaging and other examinations may incur additional charges unless expressly included in a treatment package. Local anaesthesia, when used, is ¥9,900. Your estimate will confirm which items apply to your care.
All prices are in Japanese yen (JPY) and include 10% consumption tax. Fees may vary with case complexity and individual requirements.
In Tokyo for a short time?
Tell us your travel dates when you book so we can discuss what fits your stay and whether further appointments will be needed. We provide reports to support international insurance claims; cover depends on your policy.
After your visit
Follow the care and review instructions your dentist gives you. Please contact the clinic if you have a question or your symptoms change.
For difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding, call 119 for an ambulance. Seek urgent care from a service that is open rather than waiting for an online reply.
Related treatments
Dental crowns and bridges
Crowns to repair damaged teeth and bridges to replace missing teeth. We explain the options before treatment.
Root canal treatment
Treatment for inflamed or infected tissue inside a tooth, with a plan for its final filling or crown and follow-up.
General dentistry and dental checkups
Checkups, tooth-coloured fillings and advice for keeping your teeth and gums healthy.