Important Facts to Know About White Fillings Before Getting Them from a Dentist Near You

White fillings, also called tooth-colored fillings, are a metal-free restoration option used to fill cavities in teeth that have suffered from decay. Made of composite resin, these fillings are durable, long-lasting, and fracture-resistant. White fillings offered by Dr. Kevin Pulsipher and the team at Mint Dental in Meridian, Idaho, are a dental cavity treatment that can withstand the pressure required for proper chewing. White composite resin fillings can be applied to both back molars and teeth in the front of your mouth as well. If you seek a filling that provides a natural look, white fillings are effective and attractive.

The Popularity of White Fillings

In recent years, white fillings have become a popular filling option. They have overtaken amalgam fillings as the go-to filling option for dentists. This is due to the enhanced aesthetic of white fillings but also because they are metal-free (meaning they do not contain toxic mercury). White fillings look better than other filling options, so if you want a bright, white smile that you are proud to show off without worrying about others knowing you have had tooth decay, white fillings are a great option.

White fillings are popular among patients due to their visual appeal and the fact they are metal-free. Dentists prefer white fillings because they allow for proper bonding to the tooth, which metal amalgam fillings cannot do. Dentists will recommend a white filling to fill a cavity caused by the removal of tooth decay. White fillings are a great way to restore a tooth to health and combat further decay or damage.

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Placing A White Filling

When you visit your dentist and decay is detected that will require the placement of a white filling, your dentist will first remove any decayed or infected portions of the tooth. The tooth will then be cleaned and dried so the composite resin material can be placed and bonded to the tooth successfully. Before the resin is hardened, it will be shaped so your tooth retains a natural appearance. Once the filling is in place, your tooth will look and function like a natural tooth. To care for your filling, you simply need to treat it like any other tooth. Brush, floss, and rinse as part of your daily oral hygiene regimen.

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Because white fillings are made from composite resin, you need not worry about how your body will react to this new substance being introduced into your body. White fillings are biocompatible, meaning your body will not react adversely to its placement. This is great for those with metal allergies.

If you are looking for a dentist near you who is accepting new patients so that you can have a white filling placed, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Kevin Pulsipher and the team at Mint Dental. You can contact the Meridian, ID, office by calling (208) 900-4669.

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Dr. Kevin Pulsipher graduated from Brigham Young University (BA in Russian in 2013) and Midwestern University School of Dental Medicine (Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 2017). He served as a dentist in the US Army for four years before settling in the Treasure Valley.

He is committed to continuous education and has spent over 100 hours each on implant and dental sleep medicine courses. He is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (Diplomate).

Providing premium care to patients is Dr. Pulsipher’s priority, and he has been doing this for seven years as a general dentist.

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