Services
Cavity Prevention
What Is Cavity Prevention?
Cavity prevention is a proactive approach to keeping your teeth strong and reducing your risk of tooth decay. It combines everyday habits at home with professional support—like cleanings, fluoride recommendations, and guidance on diet and oral hygiene—so small issues don’t turn into bigger problems.
Why Focus On Prevention?
Catch Problems Early
Regular checkups and preventive care can help identify early signs of decay so treatment stays as simple as possible.
Stronger Teeth, Healthier Smile
Prevention supports enamel strength and helps reduce the conditions that allow cavities to develop.
Personalized Guidance
We tailor recommendations based on your unique risk factors, habits, and health history.
What A Prevention Visit Can Include
Prevention starts with understanding your risk. We look at your oral hygiene routine, diet, past cavity history, and any dry mouth or medical factors that can increase decay risk.
From there, we may recommend a combination of professional cleanings, fluoride options, and home-care adjustments. If needed, we can also discuss protective treatments like sealants for certain teeth.
Our goal is to give you a plan that’s realistic and easy to follow—so prevention fits your daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about cavity prevention
Some people are naturally higher-risk due to factors like dry mouth, past cavity history, diet, or certain medical conditions. We’ll review your risk and suggest practical ways to reduce it.
Not for everyone. Fluoride can be helpful for strengthening enamel and reducing decay risk, but recommendations depend on your age, history, and overall risk level.
Sealants can be helpful in some cases, especially on teeth with deep grooves where food and plaque collect. We’ll let you know if they’re a good fit for you.
Frequent snacking on sugary or starchy foods, sipping sweet drinks, and sticky foods can increase risk. We can share realistic, tooth-friendly swaps that still fit your routine.
Many plans include preventive benefits, but coverage varies. We can review your benefits with you and help you understand costs before treatment.