One of the most common dental problems people face is cavities, which leads to an estimated 175 million tooth-colored fillings being placed by dentists every year.  If you’ve had a filling in a tooth for a while, you may be wondering when you can know when it needs to be replaced. Read on to learn some important facts about your tooth-colored filling so it can continue protecting your smile for years to come.

Spring is in full swing, which means it’s time to declutter your home and clean those nooks and crannies that have hardly been touched throughout the year. While it’s great to start spring and summer off with a clean house, it’s also important to do a seasonal refresh of your dental hygiene routine to make sure that your oral health stays on the right track. Read below for four tips to renew your dental hygiene routine while you’re on your spring cleaning kick.