Caries Treatment
Caries treatment in Baku at Smile by Dr. Bakhtiyar is done with aesthetic composite fillings, usually in one comfortable visit.
Caries is the gradual breakdown of the hard tissue of a tooth. At Smile by Dr. Bakhtiyar in Baku, this treatment is handled by our restorative dentists Dr. Nuran Eyvazova and Dr. Minaya Babayeva. The tooth is examined carefully and, when needed, a panoramic X-ray or 3D CBCT (cone beam scan) is taken before the plan is explained to you.
A short twinge from cold, hot or sweet food, a dark spot on the tooth, food packing between teeth, or darkening around an old filling are early signs. Sometimes there is no pain at all and the cavity is found only during a check-up. Coming in early protects the tooth and helps you avoid longer root canal treatment.
The procedure is straightforward. Local anaesthetic is used when needed so you stay comfortable. The tooth is isolated from the rest of the mouth with a thin rubber sheet called a rubber dam, so the area stays dry and free of saliva and the filling bonds far more reliably. A caries-detector dye is then applied: it stains only the decayed tissue, so we remove all of the decay while leaving healthy tooth untouched. A high-quality Japanese-made composite — among the best available — is matched to your tooth colour, placed in layers and set with a light. Finally the natural shape and bite are rebuilt and the surface is polished smooth.
The anaesthetic usually wears off within one or two hours. Mild sensitivity to cold in the first days is normal and settles down. Be gentle with hard food for the first few hours. After that, care is simple: brushing twice a day, interdental brushes or floss, and a check-up with professional hygiene once or twice a year.
A small filling starts at 100 AZN, a standard caries filling from 152 AZN, and aesthetic restoration is 200 AZN. The first visit with examination and a personal plan is 60 AZN, and a panoramic X-ray is 30 AZN. One filling usually takes 30–60 minutes. The exact price and time are confirmed only after the examination.
If this sounds familiar
If you have one of these complaints, this service may be right for you:
- “My tooth twinges with cold or hot drinks”
- “Sweet food makes my tooth ache briefly”
- “I can see a dark spot on my tooth”
- “Food keeps getting stuck between my teeth”
- “I feel a hole with my tongue”
- “The edge of an old filling has gone dark”
- “A small piece of my tooth chipped off, no strong pain”
- “Bad breath and one sensitive tooth”
Frequently asked questions
Is caries treatment painful?
We use local anaesthetic when it is needed, so you do not feel pain during the procedure. For small surface cavities anaesthetic is often not required at all. If you feel any discomfort, just tell the dentist and we pause.
How many teeth can be treated in one visit?
Several teeth can usually be treated in a single appointment. It depends on the size of the cavities and where the teeth are. After the examination your dentist will suggest the most comfortable schedule.
Will the filling look different from my tooth?
No. The Japanese-made composite is matched to your own tooth shade and placed in layers. The surface is polished at the end, so the filling looks natural and is not noticeable when you smile.
Do I need treatment if the cavity does not hurt?
Yes. In its early stages decay may cause no pain at all, but the tissue breaks down inside and over time it can deepen and reach the tooth’s nerve (pulp). Treated early, it is a simple filling; left longer, it may need root canal treatment or a crown.
I brush my teeth regularly — why do I still get cavities?
Tooth decay does not depend on brushing alone. It comes from a combination of factors: how often you have sugary food and drinks, whether the spaces between the teeth are cleaned (floss), the amount and composition of saliva, enamel structure and individual susceptibility. That is why even people who brush well can get decay — most often between the teeth and in the grooves of the chewing surfaces. To lower the risk: brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, cut down sugary snacks and have a check-up every 6 months.
Why can a tooth hurt after caries treatment?
After treatment of deep decay, some sensitivity to cold, heat or biting in the first days is normal — when the filling sits close to the nerve (pulp), the tissue needs time to settle. This sensitivity usually fades gradually over a few days to weeks. If the pain gets worse, wakes you at night, starts on its own or lasts more than 2 weeks, see the dentist: the filling height may need adjusting, and occasionally root canal treatment is needed.
How long does a good-quality filling last?
A good-quality composite filling lasts 5–10 years on average, and longer with proper care. The lifespan depends on the material and size of the filling, the chewing load on the tooth (shorter if you grind your teeth), daily hygiene and regular check-ups. At Smile by Dr. Bakhtiyar fillings are placed in layers under rubber-dam isolation, which improves the marginal seal and extends their life.
Should an old filling be replaced if it does not hurt or bother me?
Not always. If the filling fits the tooth well and there is no gap, darkening or decay at its edge, it does not need replacing just because it is old. Reasons to replace: a gap or crack at the margin, decay under the filling, a fracture, or a colour and shape mismatch (on front teeth). The decision is made after an examination and, when needed, an X-ray.
How can I tell if decay has formed under an old filling?
It is hard to tell at home: decay under a filling develops for a long time without pain and out of sight. Warning signs are darkening at the edge of the filling, food catching between the tooth and the filling, sensitivity to sweet and cold, and a “step” at the filling edge that your tongue can feel. A dental examination and, when needed, a bitewing X-ray (between the teeth) give the definite answer — which is why a check-up every 6 months matters.
How much does caries treatment cost in Baku?
At Smile by Dr. Bakhtiyar a small filling is 100 AZN, a caries filling starts from 152 AZN, and aesthetic restoration is 200 AZN. The first visit with a personal plan is 60 AZN. The final amount is confirmed after the examination.
