General and preventive dentistry is key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy and strong. Which is why we want to recommend a dental exam for our patients and their families. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about the importance of a routine dental exam and why everyone needs one!
The Benefits of a Routine Exam
Each exam is a chance for our team to conduct a detailed diagnosis of your smile using advanced digital imaging technology. We can then identify areas of concern and catch problems like tooth decay, gingivitis, and gum disease in the early stages. We also screen for oral cancer and watch for issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). The sooner we identify them, the sooner we can offer treatment to ensure your smile stays whole and healthy! This is beneficial for your whole family, including kids as young as age two. In fact, for kids these visits can prevent dental anxiety and also help us instill good oral health habits.
The Dental Checkup Process
You will first sit down and we will ask you about your oral hygiene routine, such as your brushing and flossing habits and your sugar consumption. We then look at your teeth, gums, roots, and oral structures with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, which use a fraction of the radiation and provide high-definition images instantly in chairside monitors. We can walk you through the diagnostic process and help you understand the state of your smile and the treatments we may recommend, such as a dental filling.
Cleaning Your Teeth
In the same visit, we will also clean your teeth. Using an ultrasonic scaling device, we will use gentle vibrations to break up and remove plaque and tartar. We then remove stubborn portions with a manual pick. The last step is to polish your teeth, which brightens them and also helps limit the ability for plaque and tartar buildup to accumulate before you see our team again for treatment. If you have any questions about the dental checkup process, or if you would like to schedule an exam and cleaning for you and your family, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy better oral health and bite function!
Dental Impressions Offers A Thorough Dental Checkup
A general dental exam can help safeguard your smile, which is why you need to see us for one every six months. To schedule your appointment for a preventive visit, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230. We want to help ensure your smile stays bright, healthy, and strong for years to come, and this can help every member of your family.
