Our dental checkup and cleaning visits are an essential part of our approach to preventive and general dentistry. These visits may seem minor, but they can help safeguard your teeth and gums against decay and disease! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about starting fall with a checkup and cleaning!
The Benefits of a Dental Exam
We want to see our patients and their families every six months for a dental exam. During each of these visits, we will ask you about your oral hygiene routine, any symptoms you may be experiencing, and we will take a close look at your teeth and gums, often employing advanced digital imaging technologies as part of the process. This enables our team to make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, so we can uncover possible problems in the early stages, treating them before they threaten smile stability. Our team will watch for issues like tooth decay, dental infection, gingivitis, and gum disease. We also screen for oral cancer and look for possible indicators of TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). If we discover signs of trouble, we can discuss your options and create a personalized treatment plan!
Cleaning Your Teeth
During the same appointment, we will also conduct a dental cleaning. With the cleaning procedure, our team will gently but thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth, using an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool as part of the process. A cleaning helps lower the risk of tooth decay and even periodontal disease, while also fighting bad breath and teeth stains. The process only takes a few minutes, and we complete it by polishing your teeth to limit the ability for plaque and tartar to accumulate. This also helps brighten your smile. A cleaning benefits patients of all ages!
Tips for Better Oral Hygiene
We also want to talk about how you brush and floss, that way you know how to properly care for your smile at home. Taking better care of your smile at home in between your six-month visits helps safeguard your teeth and gums. We urge you to limit the sugar in your diet, avoid tobacco products, and brush for two minutes when you wake up and then again before bed, using a fluoride toothpaste each time. We also suggest flossing before going to bed too.
If you want to schedule a dental exam for you and your family, then contact our team today to get started!
Dental Impressions Provides a Dental Checkup
We want to help you and your family maintain healthy and strong smiles with preventive dentistry. To schedule your appointment and learn more about our checkup visits, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
