When was the last time you visited our team for a checkup? We always urge our patients and their family to attend routine exams every six months. These visits may seem skippable, but they protect the smile more than you think! In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talk about the necessity of a checkup.
When to Schedule a Checkup
When do you need to see our team for a checkup and cleaning? We want to see you every six months, as the issues that threaten your smile take months to form, and this enables us to catch them early, often before you experience discomfort. If an adult has periodontal disease, then we may recommend a visit every three to four months to keep the disease in check and prevent complications like discomfort and tooth loss. For kids, we want to schedule an initial visit at around age one, once the first bay tooth erupts. Following this wellness visit, we will recommend a six-month checkup for kids starting at around age two.
What Happens During Your Dental Exam
During your dental exam, we will talk to you about your oral hygiene habits, possible risk factors for poor oral health, and any symptoms you may be experiencing. We then take a close look at the smile with advanced digital imaging technology. With digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, we can peer into the teeth and look for decay or infection, and assess damage from issues like gum disease and teeth grinding. We can also carefully examine the surfaces of the teeth and gums too. With this information, we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, and plan care to manage any concern we uncover, protecting the stability, comfort, and beauty of your smile.
The Process of Cleaning Your Smile
In the same visit, we also conduct another procedure that is essential for your oral health. With a dental cleaning, we have a way to remove all plaque and tartar from your teeth. The process only takes a few minutes, but is essential for avoiding tooth decay, gingivitis, and gum disease. This also helps mitigate bad breath and teeth stains. If you have any questions about how a simple checkup and cleaning visit could help your smile, or if you would like to schedule a visit for you and your family, then reach out to our team today!
Dental Impressions Provides a Routine Dental Exam for Patients
Our team wants to help safeguard your smile, and that involves a routine dental exam every six months. Be sure you make a visit now if you have not seen us in the previous six months. To schedule an appointment and protect your oral health, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
