You know, of course, that you need dental care in order to keep your smile healthy. However, what is not necessarily so clear is which types of care are absolutely necessary, which ones offer you some options, and then which types of care are completely elective. It may seem a little confusing at the get go but as you become more familiar with the major goal (maintaining your oral health), you begin to see things through the clearer lens our Ankeny, IA team is happy to set forth!
Practicing Preventive Care
The only way to protect your oral health is with preventive dental care, so it is most certainly necessary. Without it, bacteria run wild and accumulate in your smile, which causes decay, gum problems, and more. Schedule checkups and cleanings and definitely remember your dental hygiene.
Requiring Restorative Treatments
Restorative dental care is something that, when we suggest it, is absolutely necessary. The important thing to keep in mind is that once damage starts, it’s going to get worse. This could be strictly structural damage, an oral disease, or something else. You’ve got to receive the right treatment to get your oral health back, no ifs, ands, or buts about it!
Replacing Missing Teeth
In this case, it’s important to remember that it is always necessary for you to replace missing teeth that are considered essential teeth! (Those that are not essential are wisdom teeth and those removed in anticipation of orthodontic treatment). As for the rest of your teeth, choosing a prosthetic to complete your smile is going to have to happen if you want good oral health. A smile that is missing teeth is not in a good state. Here’s the other thing to remember: It isn’t necessary that you select traditional prosthetics over implant-retained prosthetics or vice versa. This is completely your choice. While there may be some benefits that implants offer that you cannot receive through traditional prosthetics, you can most certainly select the treatment that works best for your preferences.
Making Cosmetic Changes
We encourage you to remember that your cosmetic care choices are completely up to you. We do not want you to feel as though if you visit us to learn about teeth whitening or otherwise, you are essentially signing up for care. When you come in for consultations, they are no-pressure, educational visits in which you can simply learn more and we can present care plan options to you. So, come on in! If you like what you hear, you may schedule the care you want. If you want to wait, it’s all up to you!
Learn All About Essential Dental Care
If you aren’t sure about what you need for your smile versus elective treatment options, we remind you that you are invited to come in for checkups with us, during which we can provide you with a thorough explanation. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
