If you headed back to college for the spring semester, it’s time to get back to work. You need to be prepared for a new batch of classes, and that’s an exciting time; but unfortunately, sometimes college students have a tough time keeping up with all of their health needs. It may be your first time living outside of the house, but you need to make sure that you continue your smile maintenance even when your parents aren’t around.
At Dental Impressions of Ankeny, we understand the value of putting the effort into your oral health. Our team is here for you when you’re due for your next biannual checkup, and while you’re here, let’s talk about your smile goals. We can develop a treatment plan with you to keep up with your oral health maintenance and strengthen your smile.
Your smile is your responsibility. Take it seriously with a checkup at Dental Impressions.
Growing Up Takes Dedication To Your Appointments
Figuring out what’s really important on a daily basis is a big part of becoming an adult. Up until you leave home, you’re not the one making all the decisions, and when it all becomes your responsibility, you’re simply not sure what you need to do urgently and what you can put off. So, it’s natural for you to test boundaries; but that also means you can make the wrong bet sometimes.
Well, when it comes to your oral health, there is a smile maintenance schedule that keeps you on the right path. For most teens and adults, the goal is to see the dentist twice a year for a cleaning and an examination. When you wait to see your dentist, you put yourself at risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease, so these visits are very important in your oral health maintenance.
Track Your Wisdom Teeth During Later Adolescence
During your late teens and early twenties, there is an additional oral health concern that you need to be aware of. The development of your wisdom teeth can pose some risk to your smile, potentially damaging your existing teeth or shifting them out of alignment. Your mouth simply may not have the room for this last let of molars.
By sticking to your schedule of smile maintenance with six-month biannual checkups, you can track the development of your wisdom teeth. This way, you and your provider can craft a plan for your smile; if it means extraction, let’s talk about your next steps.
Emphasize Your Smile Maintenance With Dental Impressions
If it’s time for your next checkup, it’s also your opportunity to take on new smile maintenance responsibility. To schedule a time to talk about your wisdom teeth, call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
