Now that we are officially in 2026, now is an excellent time to see our team. A routine checkup and cleaning are a great way to start a new year on the path to a better smile. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about helping smiles with our preventive dental checkup visits!
When to See Us for an Exam
Amid your other New Year’s resolutions, make one for scheduling that first checkup of 2026. We suggest one every six months for patients of all ages, from kids to adults. With a routine exam every few months, we can catch serious trouble in the earliest stages and then offer care to manage or treat it, so you can avoid discomfort and even the risk of tooth loss. If you have not had one recently, then now is the perfect time to get one and start the new year on the path to a new smile!
Your Dental Checkup
What happens during your dental exam? Our team will closely examine your teeth, gums, roots, and oral structures with digital imaging systems, from x-rays to intraoral cameras, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy. We then identify the issues that could threaten your smile and create a custom treatment plan to address them and protect your smile. Every smile is unique, and we want to offer patients of all ages access to personalized treatment and better smiles as a result.
Cleaning Your Teeth
In the same visit, we will also help your smile by conducting a dental cleaning. With the cleaning process we do what brushing and flossing alone cannot do: remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth. The process only takes a few minutes, and uses an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual pick to gently and thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth. Doing so helps lower the risk of cavities, gum disease, and even bad breath and teeth stains. We then polish the teeth for a brighter smile and to help limit the ability for buildup to occur in between your routine six months visits.
If you have any questions about how to improve your smile with a checkup and cleaning visit, or if you are ready to schedule your first visit of 2026, then please reach out to our team today to learn more and get started. We look forward to helping you smile with confidence again, and that starts with a simple checkup visit!
Dental Impressions Offers Preventive Dentistry
With general dentistry, we can help safeguard your teeth and gums all year long. To schedule an appointment for a full smile, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
