There are lots and lots of questions that patients come up with about dental checkups. You might discover that once you have a single set of questions answered, you come up with yet another. There is nothing wrong with this. In fact, we will be happy to answer anything you come up with! For now, to help keep you updated, we’d like to give you answers to some questions we’ve been hearing quite a lot.
Questions and Answers
Question: What should I wear to my dental checkups? Perhaps this is a strange question but I am never really sure how to approach this detail!
Answer: You probably won’t feel too surprised by our answer for this one. You should wear what you feel good in. Comfort is key. You don’t need to dress to impress us! Remember to layer if you tend to run cold.
Question: Is it important that I brush my teeth right before my scheduled appointment? Or, would you laugh if you found out that I was doing this in preparation for my dental checkup that will also include a cleaning?
Answer: It’s always good to brush right before. It makes your visit faster, it makes your cleaning easier, and it’s a simple way for you to show that you took the extra time to get your smile all ready for us!
Question: Is it important that I eat something as I get ready for my dental checkup? Or, is it important that I steer clear of food for a certain amount of time leading up to my visit?
Answer: It’s important to eat. If not, you may end up dealing with some annoying side effects, such as: Feeling like you really wish you would have eaten, getting a headache, feeling tired, feeling nervous, etc. Eat! It’s worth it.
Schedule Your Most Relaxing Dental Checkup
Come in for a relaxing, thorough dental checkup, so you can keep up with the health of your smile and schedule any necessary restorative care. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
