Without routine dental care, smiles could be vulnerable to tooth decay, infection, and even gingivitis and gum disease. Eventually, the onset of these concerns could mean serious discomfort and even tooth loss. But your Ankeny, IA, dentist can help protect your smile with preventive dentistry, so you can enjoy a full and beautiful smile for years to come!
Your Checkup and Cleaning Visit
A major component of preventive dentistry is the checkup and cleaning visit. This should happen every six months for patients of all ages, so we can monitor the smile and catch possible problems in the early stages, treating them before they threaten smile stability. In the same sitting, our team can conduct a cleaning to remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth, which helps limit the risk of bad breath, teeth stains, cavities, and even gingivitis and gum disease. If you haven’t had a visit lately for an exam and chewing, then reach out to our team today!
Treatment for Children
Preventive dentistry also includes children! We offer kids checkups and cleanings, just like we do for adults, so they can maintain good oral health and better understanding of their smiles. But our team also offers preventive treatments that are designed to help lower the risk of tooth day in little smiles. For example, as part of the regular checkup visit, we can apply a special fluoride varnish to the teeth. This will strengthen the outer enamel, including portions that have weekend, to help fight the onset of tooth decay. Our team could also place dental sealants on the rear teeth. The molars are often difficult for kids to reach when they brush and floss, so these areas tend to develop cavities on a more frequent basis. With sealants, we coat them in a special protective layer that can stay intact for years to come, preventing cavities.
Periodontal Care
What about your gums? Periodontal disease is widespread and could be linked to uncomfortable symptoms and even tooth loss. With a deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing, our team can remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth and the exposed roots, which makes the disease manageable and prevents periodontitis. The procedure could take one visit or up to four, depending on the extent of your buildup. We complete it by polishing your smile to ensure a brighter appearance and to help limit the ability for harmful buildup to accumulate before you see us next.
Treating Bruxism
With a custom oral appliance, our team can also treat bruxism to stop nightly teeth grinding and protect your smile from injury!
Dental Impressions Talks About Preventive Dental Care
Our team wants to help you and your family maintain strong and healthy smiles! To find out more about preventing serious oral health issues, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
