We urge our patients and their families to make time for a dental checkup every six months. These visits are essential for keeping teeth and gums healthy and strong, whether you are 6 or 60. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we help smiles with a preventive dental checkup.
The Need for a Dental Exam
We urge patients of all ages, including kids over the age of two, to see our team for a checkup every six months. The exam is a chance to monitor the smile and catch serious trouble in the early stages. Issues like tooth decay and gum disease take months to form, so a visit every six months means a greater likelihood of an early diagnosis. We also screen for oral cancer for adults, and watch for issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). Our team can then create a treatment plan to address these issues and restore the health, beauty, and function of your smile!
Looking Closely at Your Smile
To gain a very close look at your smile, we will use digital technology. Our intraoral cameras provide a detailed look at the surfaces of the teeth and gums. We also have digital x-rays to see the interior of the tooth, as well as the roots and oral structures. Our team can identify trouble and assess the severity with precision, and then create a treatment plan that can accurately address the concerns and restore your oral health. These digital imaging systems use a fraction of the radiation, and provide images instantly chairside. No bitewings, no lengthy waits!
Cleaning Your Teeth
In the same sitting, we also protect smiles by conducting a dental cleaning. Using an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual pick, we will thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from your teeth. Doing so helps lower the risk of cavities, gum disease, and even bad breath and teeth stains. The process only takes a short time, and we will polish the teeth to brighten them and help limit the ability for plaque and tartar to cling to the teeth in between visits.
If you have any questions about how we protect smiles with preventive checkup and cleaning visits every six months, or if you would like to schedule one for yourself or your family, contact our team. For many kids, school is starting soon, and you could schedule a back-to-school visit to ensure they start a new year with bright and healthy smiles!
Dental Impressions Provides Preventive Dentistry
Our team wants to offer prevention to keep your smile strong and intact, so you avoid issues like tooth decay and gum disease. To schedule your appointment for preventive treatment, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
