First, let’s understand what is preventive dentistry to make sure you know exactly what it is about. Preventive dentistry is the modern of helping people keep their mouths healthy. This is done by taking care of the teeth in your mouth by maintaining maximum hygiene. An emergency dentist takes care the emergency issues of patients with dental problems. The dentist, in this case, recommends preventive measures to maintain all your teeth in good condition. And that is the concept of preventive dentistry.
Who benefits from preventive dentistry
Preventive dentistry benefits everybody. Even if you have a few of your teeth of no tooth, you can benefit from the procedure. This is because you can easily keep off other diseases that come with
poor mouth hygiene such denture stomatitis and mouth cancer. Some of these can be treated when spotted in their early stages while making your frequent visits to the dentist. Preventive dentistry is highly recommended to the young adults and children; it is however never too late to the seniors.
What should you expect
The dentist and his team will first analyze the state of your mouth and teeth. They also check your gums before giving you a detailed report on the treatment you need. The purpose of this procedure is to ensure your mouth is in good health so as to keep you protected from decays and periodontal diseases.
Your mouth will then be cleaned to remove tartar and plaque from your teeth. This procedure is known as scaling and can be done to everybody.
Lastly, you will be told how to brush effectively and floss to keep tartar and plaque at 
bay. These bacteria frequently seek to settle between your teeth which calls for frequent thorough flossing. They will tell you when and how to do this.
Will they recommend a specific diet?
No. They will not recommend to you a particular diet. But expect to be told effects of some foods to your teeth and mouth. For instance, foods and drinks with sugar cause decay. You should not take the foods frequently. And thorough cleaning is recommended after the foods. Some foods are better for the health of your tooth. Foods such as cheese, green vegetables, nuts and fruits are highly recommended.