Dental fillings are a painless, non-invasive way to prevent future tooth decay. In modern dentistry, they’re also practically invisible! Cavities are insidious. You may not always know when you need a filling, but you can look out for some signs that could be a big indicator.

If you’re wondering if you need a filling because of something you’ve seen or felt on your teeth, continue reading. Here are the five biggest red flags for dental fillings.

Many employers offer dental insurance to their employees, but many people don’t know how to make the most of the benefits they pay for every month. Believe it or not, American dental insurance holders lose about 100 billion dollars every year by not making the most of their benefits. It only makes sense that you’d want to get all the dental care you pay for. Here are some pointers for getting everything you can out of your dental insurance before it resets at the beginning of next year.