A dental exam every six months helps smiles of all ages enjoy good oral health and avoid issues like tooth decay and periodontal disease. If you haven’t had one in 2025 yet, then you should see our team for a visit! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about the benefits of a dental exam and why you should schedule one.
The Benefits of an Exam
When you sit down for a dental exam, you give our team a chance to take a close look at your smile. The serious issues that can threaten your smile, such as tooth decay and periodontal disease, don’t form overnight. This takes time, and a routine visit is a chance to catch these concerns in the early stages and offer care to address them. You then enjoy relief from discomfort, or avoid it altogether. This is helpful for kids and adults alike, so be sure to schedule a visit for the entire family. We want to help you enjoy good oral health, and that starts with a checkup visit.
The Checkup Process
Our team will begin by asking you about your oral hygiene habits and other factors that could impact your oral health. Next, we will take detailed digital x-rays and intraoral camera images of your bite. These systems use 90% less radiation and provide detailed images instantly on chairside monitors, so we can walk you through the diagnostic process and discuss possible treatment options. For kids, this is also a great way to help them better understand their smiles and the importance of routine care for their teeth and gums.
Cleaning Your Teeth
In the same sitting, we will also remove harmful layers of plaque and tartar from the teeth. These layers form due to factors like poor brushing and flossing combined with a diet high in sugar. Without removal, plaque and tartar could lead to tooth decay, infection, gingivitis, and gum disease. The layers also cause bad breath and teeth stains. But with an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool. Our team can gently and thoroughly remove all the layers from your teeth. We then polish your smile to make it more difficult for plaque and tartar to cling to the teeth, and brighten your smile too.
If you have any questions about how our team will conduct a checkup and cleaning to protect your smile, or if you would like to schedule a visit, then contact our team today to learn more.
Enjoy Preventive Dentistry from Dental Impressions
Our team wants to help you enjoy good oral health and a bright smile. To find out more about helping smiles with preventive dentistry, call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
