Dental disease is largely preventable. There are many things you can do at home to minimize your risk of disease including brushing and flossing your teeth. Establishing a daily mouth care routine is important to remove food debris from the mouth and prevent the buildup of plaque. 

The types of foods you eat and how often you snack is also important. Avoid grazing on foods throughout the day, choose healthy foods more often and limit sugary treats and drinks.

Other lifestyle factors can also affect your oral health including smoking and drinking alcohol.

In addition to establishing positive habits at home, it is important to visit your dentist regularly for an examination, even if are not in pain. Dental disease does not show symptoms in its early stages. Through regular dental examinations, your dentist can monitor the health of your mouth, diagnose disease early and work with you to stop a disease from advancing. You should have an examination at least once a year, even if you wear dentures.