A routine dental checkup and cleaning should happen every six months, and this is essential for all ages. When was the last you or your kids stopped in for a routine checkup visit? In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about the importance of a dental exam and cleaning.
Our Checkups Visits
A checkup is right for all ages, kids to adults, and we urge you to bring you family in for one every six months. With a check-in every few months, we have a chance to catch serious problems in their earliest stages, often before you develop painful symptoms or risk the stability of your tooth. Our team will conduct the exam using digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, obtaining high-definition of the tooth surface and the interior structures as well, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy.
With an exam, we look for cavities, infections, gingivitis, and the presence of gum disease. We look for wear and friction that could point to TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). We also screen for oral cancer in adults, and for kids make sure baby teeth erupt and fall out on time, so permanent ones have a clear path to eruption and the risk of misalignment remains low!
Cleaning Your Teeth
Our team will also take time to thoroughly clean your teeth when you see us. That means we will use an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool to gently but thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar for the surfaces of your teeth. When we do, this will lower the risk of tooth decay, gingivitis, and gum disease, and also fight bad breath and teeth stains. The entire process only takes a few minutes, and we polish the teeth afterward to help prevent major buildup from occurring before we see you again. This polishing process also brightens your teeth too!
Other Preventive Treatments
For kids, we could discuss fluoride treatments and dental sealants to help lower the risk of tooth decay in the months to come. We could also offer custom oral appliances to help adults with concerns like TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). If you have any questions about how we help smiles with dental checkups and cleanings, or if you want to schedule an appointment for your team today, then contact our office now to learn more and get started!
Dental Impressions Can Schedule Your Next Exam
Our team knows how to protect smiles, and this starts with a routine checkup and cleaning, so talk to our office now to schedule a visit. To schedule an appointment for a dental exam and cleaning, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
