Restore damaged teeth with Dental Fillings in Orange City, FL, at Revive Dentistry. Designed to repair cavities and minor tooth damage, fillings help protect your teeth, restore function, and preserve your natural smile.
A cavity rarely announces itself with pain until the decay has already spread deep into the tooth. By the time you notice sensitivity to hot or cold, or a dull ache when you bite down, the damage is often more extensive than it feels, which is why so many patients are surprised to learn a small filling has grown into something more involved. Left untreated, a minor area of decay can progress toward the nerve, turning a routine restoration into root canal therapy or worse.
At Revive Dentistry, we treat dental fillings as a foundational part of restorative dentistry, not an afterthought. Dr. Omid Khezri believes in addressing decay early and explaining exactly what he sees on your X-rays before any drilling begins. We never rush into treatment, and we make sure every patient in Orange City understands their diagnosis, their options, and the reasoning behind our recommendations.
Tooth decay is one of the most common oral health issues in the country, and it does not resolve on its own. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a significant share of adults live with untreated dental caries, with rates climbing as high as roughly one in four among adults ages 20 to 44, according to recent federal health data. We share this statistic not to alarm you, but to underscore why we encourage patients to address cavities as soon as they are detected rather than waiting for discomfort to force the issue.
Decay begins in the enamel, the hard outer layer of the tooth, and if it is caught at this stage, a simple filling is often all that is needed. Left alone, the decay works its way into the dentin, the softer layer beneath the enamel, where it spreads faster and creates larger cavities that require more material to restore. If decay reaches the pulp chamber where the nerve lives, a filling is no longer sufficient, and the tooth typically needs root canal therapy or, in severe cases, extraction.
We use digital X-rays and, when appropriate, CT imaging to catch decay at its earliest and most treatable stage. This is part of what we mean when we talk about a whole-person, foundations-first approach. We do not move forward with cosmetic work or larger procedures until the basics, including any active decay, are addressed and stable.
Many patients come to us with dental anxiety rooted in past experiences at other offices, often stemming from injections that felt rushed or uncomfortable. We approach every filling with a slower, more deliberate technique. Dr. Khezri is known among his patients for the care he takes administering local anesthetic, and many describe the process as far more comfortable than they expected.
Once the area is numb, we remove the decayed portion of the tooth and clean the site thoroughly before placing the restorative material. We primarily use tooth-colored composite resin, which bonds directly to the tooth structure and blends naturally with your smile rather than standing out the way older metal fillings did. Composite also allows us to preserve more of the healthy tooth during preparation, because it does not require the same mechanical retention that older materials did.
You should expect the following during a typical visit:
Most fillings are completed in a single visit, and the numbness typically wears off within a few hours. We will walk you through any temporary sensitivity to expect and how long it should last before you leave our office.
Composite fillings do not require any special long-term maintenance beyond your normal oral hygiene routine, though we recommend avoiding very hard or sticky foods on the treated tooth for the first day. Mild sensitivity to temperature is common initially and generally fades within a week or two. If you notice sharp pain, a visible crack, or a filling that feels high when you bite down, we ask that you call us right away so we can make an adjustment before the issue worsens.
Dr. Omid Khezri is the founder of Revive Dentistry and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2016. He holds a Fellowship credential (500+ post-doctoral continuing education hours) and a Mastership through the Academy of Implant Prosthetics, which covers both the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant care. Before dentistry he taught high school for two years, and he brings that same explain-everything approach to every consultation.
Revive Dentistry works with Cigna and most major PPO plans, and our team can help you understand your benefits before treatment begins. Coverage varies by plan and by procedure, so we also offer an in-house membership plan and third-party financing, including 0% interest plans through Cherry and CareCredit.
Learn MoreRevive Dentistry offers a full range of dental care for the whole family. Explore our services to see how we can support your oral health and your smile.
We're located at 272 E Graves Ave in Orange City, FL, and welcome patients from Orange City, DeBary, DeLand, Deltona and the surrounding West Volusia County area. Stop by or schedule online and we'll walk you through your options with no pressure.
Dr. Khezri holds Fellowship and Mastership credentials, achievements reached by a small percentage of dentists nationally, and he continues pursuing Diplomate status. That level of training shows up in the details, from how he reads a scan to how he explains a treatment plan. Patients throughout Orange City, DeBary, DeLand, and Deltona have come to trust our restorative dentistry team because we take the time to make sure nothing about your care feels rushed or unclear, and we back that experience with financing through CareCredit and Cherry for patients who need it.
If you suspect a cavity or it has simply been a while since your last exam, do not wait for pain to make the decision for you. Our new patient process is straightforward and pressure-free, so contact us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Khezri and the Revive Dentistry team and get ahead of decay before it becomes a bigger problem.
