Preventive Dentistry

Preventive measures can do wonders for your dental health. Your home-care practices, paired with regular visits to your dental professional at Rt 1 Dental in the North Brunswick area, will go a long way toward maintaining optimal oral health.

Daily preventive procedures share the common goals of removing bacteria from the mouth and maintaining dental health. If allowed to build up, bacteria adhere to the teeth, tongue and soft tissue and become plaque, which over time can mineralize into a hard substance called calculus. Only professional cleanings can remove calculus.

Inadequate plaque control is the primary cause of gingivitis (inflamed gums), periodontitis (bacterial gum disease), and oral malodor (bad breath).

Patients can minimize bacterial accumulation through regular brushing, flossing and tongue scraping, and periodic dental hygiene appointments.

To find out how preventive dentistry can help you maintain your oral health, please call our North Brunswick dental office.
We look forward to assisting you in all your dental needs!