{"id":289,"date":"2025-08-25T18:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalwoodbridge.com\/blog\/?p=289"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:00:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:00:21","slug":"how-long-do-dental-fillings-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalwoodbridge.com\/blog\/2025\/08\/25\/how-long-do-dental-fillings-last\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavity Control: How Long Do Dental Fillings Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fillings are the standard treatment for small cavities. The process is fast, and the results are reliable. But how long do dental fillings<\/a> last? Can you expect your new restoration to stand the test of time, or will you need to get it replaced relatively frequently? In this blog post, you will learn about the average lifespan of fillings and discover tips to help yours last as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Average Lifespan of Dental Fillings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On average, dental fillings last 5 \u2013 15 years before they need to be replaced. Metal fillings tend to last the longest. However, many patients dislike them because of their dark color and the fact that they can be composed of up to 50% mercury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common type of filling, tooth-colored composite resin fillings, often last 5 \u2013 7 years, though they can endure for even longer in some cases. These restorations blend in beautifully with the surrounding enamel and are completely metal-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Your Fillings Last<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are some practical steps you can take that may help your fillings last as long as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n