When we take a preventive approach to your oral care, this can help you avoid the need for more substantial treatments down the road. We can help lower the risk of issues ranging from cavities to gum disease. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about protecting your smile with preventive dentistry.
The Factors Behind Gum Disease and Tooth Decay
What causes a person to develop poor oral health? Without routine care, the sugar and starch in your diet could provide a meal for harmful oral bacteria. As bacteria consumes these particles. This causes an elevation in oral acidity and then coats the teeth in plaque and tartar, factors that could lead to cavities, infection, gingivitis, and even gum disease. In addition to daily brushing and flossing, you also need to see our team for preventive visits every six months, so we can help you enjoy better oral health and brighter smiles.
Checkups and Cleanings
A major component of preventive dentistry is a checkup and cleaning. If you haven’t scheduled one lately for you and your family, a checkup is a chance for our team to thoroughly examine your smiles with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and create a treatment plan to offer better oral health. In the same visit, we also conduct another essential part: a dental cleaning. With a cleaning, our team will gently and completely remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth, a process that can decrease the risk of bad breath, teeth stains, cavities, and even periodontal problems!
Care for Kids
We also offer preventive dentistry aimed to help little smiles too. Just like adults, kids need to undergo a checkup and cleaning appointment once every six months, starting at around age two. These visits not only help boost their oral health, but also limit the risk of dental anxiety and make them more likely to continue caring for their smiles as adults.
We also have unique treatments aimed to help lower the risk of cavities in little smiles. For example, during their checkup and cleaning visit, we can apply fluoride to the teeth to help lower the risk of tooth decay by keeping outer enamel strong. We could also apply dental sealants to the rear teeth, which prevents food and drink particles from being trapped there, lowering the risk of cavities for years to come. If you have any questions, contact our team today!
Dental Impressions Talks About Preventive Dentistry
Our team wants to help you smile with confidence and avoid the issues that threaten your teeth and gums. To find out more and schedule your next appointment, call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
