Prevention is always the best way to maintain oral health. By practicing proper habits centered on oral health one can prevent the development of various dental issues such as tooth decay and thus the need for fillings would be avoided as well.
Here are some simple practices to maintain oral health and prevent dental disease on the long run:
- Brush daily after every meal, use a fluoride based toothpaste
- Drink fluoridated water
- Floss daily at the very least
- Eat healthy foods
- Avoid hard, acidic and/or sugary foods which may damage tooth enamel
- See the family dentist regularly