A dentist's primary goal is to help patients maintain their natural teeth in good health for as long as possible. This is the main focus of conservative dentistry: preventing and addressing dental issues. An important part of it is dental prevention, and we write more about it in the Dental Prophylaxis section:
Sometimes, despite taking care of daily oral hygiene, various diseases may develop. In such cases, dental treatment is necessary. The most common disease that leads to weakening and destruction of teeth is tooth decay (caries).