When should you have a dental exam, and what should you expect from your checkup visit? Everyone needs to undergo a routine dental exam, and we can offer one using advanced technology. In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about what to expect from your dental checkup and why you need one every six months!
The Need for a Dental Checkup
When was the last time you saw our team for a dental checkup? Have you avoided one for years at this point? We urge patients of all ages to see us for a dental exam every six months. The issues that can threaten smile stability and cause discomfort, such as tooth decay, infection, and gum disease, do not form overnight. Which means a routine visit allows us to check in every few months and catch them in the early stages, often before they experience discomfort! This can also help kids become accustomed to the office and avoid dental anxiety later in life.
The Exam Process
What happens during your checkup? During the exam, our team will closely look at your teeth and gums with an intraoral camera, which allows us to assess the surfaces for signs of tooth decay, infection, gum disease, and even concerns like TMJ disorder and bruxism. To peer beneath the gums and into the jawbone, teeth, and roots, we can use a digital x-ray. This option uses 90% less radiation, doesn’t require you to bite down on bitewings, and provides detailed images instantly chairside. We can then walk you through the diagnostic process and catch serious problems in their earliest stages.
Starting Your Cleaning
As part of your dental checkup visit, we will conduct a cleaning. The procedure involves our team gently removing the plaque and tartar from the teeth with an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool. The process is fast and comfortable, and helpful for all ages. By removing buildup, we help brighten the teeth, limiting bad breath, and fight the risk of cavities, gingivitis, and even gum disease. Our team completes the procedure by polishing the teeth too, which makes it more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate before you see us again in six months. You further help protect your smile from major buildup with daily brushing and flossing visits too.
If you have any questions about our dental exams, or if you are ready to schedule a dental checkup for you or a member of your family, then reach out to our team today to find out and get started!
Dental Impressions Offers Preventive Dental Care
We want to help protect your smile from common issues like tooth decay! To schedule an appointment for your family’s exam and cleaning, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
