Whether you are eight or eighty, you need to receive a dental exam every six months. A simple checkup is the key to making sure your smile remains strong and healthy, and serious issues are caught in the early stages. In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about helping smiles with a dental checkup.
Dental Exams for Kids and Adults
Dental exams benefit patients of all ages. When you see us every six months for a visit, we can take a close look at the surfaces of your teeth and gums, and also peer beneath the gums to look at roots, oral structures, and into the teeth themselves. With this information, we can identify possible concerns and offer treatment to boost overall oral health. We can catch issues like tooth decay and gingivitis early, offering care to prevent the risk of infection and gum disease, and keeping smiles healthy and whole.
For kids, these visits also help instill good oral hygiene habits and prevent kids from developing anxiety, as they become accustomed to seeing the dentist. They may be more likely to continue seeking routine care on their own as adults!
Digital Imaging
Digital imaging allows our team to make a diagnosis with precision. With an intraoral camera, we use a digital camera at the end of a thin wand to take images quickly and comfortably of the surfaces of your teeth and gums, so we can catch issues like tooth decay, gingivitis, and even TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). To identify common concerns like cavities and infection, or assess any damage to underlying structure from gum disease, we can use a digital x-ray. This employs 90% less radiation, and obtains high-definition images without the need for bite wings and a lengthy development time. These images also allow us to plan treatment with accuracy too!
Cleaning Your Teeth
We also take time to clean your teeth in the same sitting. By gently removing all plaque and tartar, we help lower the risk of tooth decay and gingivitis, and also prevent bad breath and limit teeth stains. The process only takes a few minutes and we will complete it by polishing your teeth for a brighter appearance and to help reduce the risk of serious buildup before we see you again in six months. If you have any questions about our dental exams, then contact our team today to learn more or schedule your next visit!
Dental Impressions Provides a Routine Dental Exam
Our team is ready to help safeguard your smile against tooth decay and more with a routine checkup visit. To schedule an appointment and protect your smile, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
