The goal of preventive dentistry is to maintain a good oral health in the long term to avoid further oral diseases and conditions. Preventive dentistry begins with the eruption of a baby’s first tooth and never ends; it is a constant habit that needs to be developed in order to have a healthy smile. Since your oral health affects the rest of your body’s development, people with a healthy mouth have a better chance of general health. Working together with our Woodland Hills dentist can help to prevent the need for more complex treatments.