Preventive dentistry emphasizes the importance of ongoing hygiene procedures and daily practices to prevent tooth decay and other dental diseases and conditions. Effective preventive dentistry combines at-home oral care by patients with chairside treatments and counseling by dental professional.

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Effective preventive oral care strategies includes:

• At-home good oral hygiene

• Sufficient fluoride use

• Balanced healthy diet

• Regular dental visits

• Dental cleaning and screenings

• Mouth guards