If you’re in the mood for spring cleaning, you might be cleaning out closets or dusting high shelves, maybe cleaning up the clutter that’s built up over the course of the winter. But when was the last time you gave your teeth a cleaning as well?

If you’re like many people, it might have been a long time since your last preventive dental visit. Here’s why letting your dentist give your teeth a spring cleaning may be a good idea.

Dental fillings can be a lifesaver for people who are in serious pain, quickly patching up any cavities or decay that you’re experiencing so that you can get back to the things that matter most to you.

If that’s your goal, then you probably don’t want to have to spend much time thinking about how long you can expect to keep your filling. However, everything needs to be replaced eventually, and your restorations are no different. If you’re curious, here’s how long you can expect any given filling to last.