Preventive Dentistry

“Prevention Is Better Than Cure” is the motto adapted. Your teeth can and should last a lifetime. Prevention and early detection are key in avoiding costly and painful dental treatment. Prevention begins with the control of plaque and calculus, the main cause of decay and gum disease.

The most important steps in maintaining oral health and preventing tooth decay are regular brushing and a balanced diet. Additional methods also exist:

• Sealant* protect for your teeth and your child“s teeth with resin
• Fluoride treatment to help teeth build resistance to decay
• Caries risk assessment
• Diet counseling
• Preventive resin restoration
• Oral hygiene instruction