Preventative dentistry refers to certain practices within the spectrum of dental medicine and surgery which seek to reduce, minimize, or entirely eliminate the need for invasive dental treatment and therapy. It is essentially the way of helping one keep a healthy mouth and oral environment. Preventative dentistry is the ongoing care provided by the dentist, hygienist and the patient in tandem, which is intended to prevent the occurrence of tooth decay and the onset of other dental diseases.

Preventative dental measures are for every single individual; child and adult. Preventative care is provided in three basic levels – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. Preventive Dentistry – Primary care is intended for healthy individuals in order to avoid the development of the disease entirely if possible. Secondary care, on the other hand, focuses on early detection of the disease and prevention of further progression of it. Tertiary preventative care revolves around the efforts made to reduce the harmful impact of an already established condition in order to restore proper functioning of one’s dentition. The aim of preventative dental care provided by the professionals at Dentist @ Oakville is to protect those unaffected by dental diseases as well as improve the quality of life for those patients who are already suffering from disease-related complications and consequences.

There are many forms of preventative dental care. There are dental practices employed by the dentist, hygienist at the dental clinic as well as the patient when at home. While the preventative dental measures used in the clinic may vary depending on the level of care necessitated for any particular individual, there is set the standard of preventative measures for all patients to use at home.