Preventive Care in Zug —
healthy teeth for life.

Prevention is better than cure — this is particularly true in dentistry. With consistent preventive care, tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss can often be completely prevented. As your dentist in Zug, we support you with a comprehensive preventative care programme.

Prophylaxe Zug — gesunde Zähne ein Leben lang

What is preventive care?

Preventive care refers to all measures designed to prevent tooth decay, periodontitis and other dental and gum diseases. It encompasses both home oral hygiene and professional treatments at the dental practice — and is therefore an active, collaborative process between patient and dentist.

Dental diseases are primarily caused by bacteria in dental plaque. These bacteria settle on and between the teeth, produce acids that attack the tooth enamel and trigger inflammation in the gums. The more consistently dental plaque is removed — at home and at the dentist’s surgery — the better the protection.

What does preventive care at the dentist involve?

In addition to daily tooth brushing, professional preventive care offers measures that cannot be carried out at home:

Home oral hygiene — the foundation

Even the best professional care cannot replace daily oral hygiene at home. Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between your teeth daily with dental floss or interdental brushes — and regular check-ups at the dentist. If you consistently follow all three of these steps, you’ll be well on your way to maintaining healthy teeth well into old age.

Don’t forget the spaces between your teeth: a toothbrush only reaches around 60 per cent of tooth surfaces. The remaining 40 per cent — particularly the spaces between the teeth — must be cleaned with dental floss, interdental brushes or an oral irrigator. This is precisely where tooth decay and gum inflammation occur most frequently.

How often should you go for a check-up?

We recommend a professional dental cleaning every 6 to 12 months — depending on your individual risk profile. Anyone prone to periodontitis or with an increased risk of tooth decay should visit more frequently. Children benefit from regular appointments from the moment their first milk teeth come through.

Preventive Care in Zug — Neustadt Passage Dentists

Invest in your dental health — with regular check-ups at our practice at Baarerstrasse 12 in Zug. We provide long-term, personalised care for you and your family.

Do you have any questions? We’d be happy to advise you.

Book an appointment at our practice at Baarerstrasse 12 in Zug.

Frequently asked questions about preventive care