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PREVENTIVE TREATMENTS

How to Prevent Cavities

Our preventive treatments protect your enamel, catch early decay, and save you time, discomfort, and cost down the road.

  • Early detection of decay before it spreads
  • Personalized at-home prevention plan
  • Gentle care for patients with dental anxiety
  • Direct billing to all major insurers
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Dental Clinic Near You in Riverview

Trusted by0373Riverview families
391 Coverdale Rd, Riverview, NB
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Woman in Riverview NB biting into a crisp green apple with strong, cavity-free teeth — cavity prevention care at Bright White Dental Hygiene

How can you prevent cavities

Preventing cavities comes down to removing plaque before it hardens, strengthening enamel, and protecting the deep grooves of your teeth.

  1. 1Fewer fillings and lower long-term cost
  2. 2Stronger, more resistant enamel
  3. 3Early problems caught at routine visits
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What to Expect During Your Cavity Prevention & Protective Care Appointment

  1. 1

    Risk Assessment

    We review your history, diet, and current oral health to find your cavity risk factors.

  2. 2

    Professional Cleaning

    Plaque and tartar are removed so decay-causing bacteria can't take hold.

  3. 3

    Fluoride & Sealant Protection

    We may discuss and assess if you're an appropriate candidate for Fluoride & Sealants.

  4. 4

    Super Power Protection

    Your Bright White hygienist may also discuss Ketac and SDF (Silver Diamine Fluoride) which are highly effective tools used by dental hygienists to manage, arrest, and prevent cavities.

  5. 5

    Prevention Plan

    You leave with a personalized at-home routine and a recall schedule to stay cavity-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brush twice daily with fluoride, floss daily, limit sugary/acidic foods, and keep regular hygiene visits for cleanings, fluoride, and sealants.

Yes — professional fluoride strengthens enamel and helps reverse very early decay before it becomes a cavity.

No. Sealants protect adults too, especially on molars with deep grooves that are hard to clean.

Most patients do well with a visit every 6 months; higher-risk patients may come more often.

Yes, dental hygienists in New Brunswick are permitted to use glass ionomer for temporary restorations and interim Stabilization Therapy (IST) as part of their authorized scope of practice, provided they have the necessary training and follow regulatory standards.

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