Prevention of dental diseases keeps the teeth and periodontium healthy throughout life through regular check-ups, scaling, polishing, sealants, fluoride prevention, nutrition and proper tooth brushing.
The prevention of dental diseases is part of general health prevention. The main goal of oral prevention is to keep the teeth and periodontium healthy throughout a person’s life. Healthy teeth and gums are a prerequisite for a person’s general health, which ensures their physical, mental and social well-being.
What is dental prevention aimed at?
Dental prevention aims at:
- protection against caries;
- protection against periodontal diseases.
What kinds of prevention are there?
The prevention of dental diseases is divided into primary, secondary and tertiary:
- primary prevention takes care of preventing diseases;
- secondary prevention aims at preventing the complications of diseases;
- tertiary prevention aims at repairing the damage caused by diseases and is the treatment of dental diseases.
Primary prevention begins in early childhood and continues throughout a person’s life. Its aim is to inform and protect the patient against diseases of the oral cavity and their complications.
What are the main aspects of prevention?
Preventive check-ups
Regular preventive check-ups are the way to detect problems early. Read more
Removal of tartar and plaque
Dental plaque is a sticky bacterial biofilm that forms. Read more
Tooth polishing
After tartar and plaque are removed, a rough tooth surface is left. Read more
Fissure sealants
Dental sealing is an innovative method developed for protection. Read more
Nutritional prevention
The main function of the teeth is to enable eating. Read more
Fluoride prevention
Fluoride prevention is of two main types. Read more
How to brush your teeth properly
Brushing the teeth is the main preventive measure against the development. Read more
How much does it cost?
The prices of preventive procedures are in the price list.
Frequently asked questions
What is dental prevention aimed at?
Protection against caries and protection against periodontal diseases. The main goal of oral prevention is to keep the teeth and periodontium healthy throughout a person’s life.
What kinds of prevention are there?
Primary, secondary and tertiary. Primary prevention takes care of preventing diseases, secondary prevention aims at preventing their complications, and tertiary prevention aims at repairing the damage caused and is the treatment of dental diseases.
When does primary prevention begin?
In early childhood and it continues throughout a person’s life. Its aim is to inform and protect the patient against diseases of the oral cavity and their complications.
What are the main aspects of prevention?
Preventive check-ups, removal of tartar and plaque, tooth polishing, fissure sealants, nutritional prevention, fluoride prevention and brushing the teeth properly.