Family dentistry allows our team to help every member of your family maintain good oral health and a beautiful smile! With a preventive approach, we want to help everyone in your family avoid common issues like tooth decay and gum disease. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about helping smiles with a preventive approach to family dentistry.
Dental Exams
When was the last time you had a dental exam? We suggest one every six months for patients of all ages, including kids and adults. The dental checkup is a chance to carefully examine your smile with advanced digital imaging, so we can assess your oral health and find any areas of concern. We then create a treatment plan to improve your oral health and keep your smile whole!
Cleaning Your Teeth
In the same six-month appointment, we will also conduct a dental cleaning. With the cleaning procedure, our team will use an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool to gently but thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar buildup from the surfaces of your teeth. By doing so, we lower the risk of bad breath, teeth stains, cavities, and even periodontal concerns! We complete the process by polishing your teeth, which can limit buildup in between visits and also offer a brighter looking smile.
Treatment for Kids
We also offer children’s dentistry to help little smiles stay strong and healthy. Along with checkups and cleanings, we also have unique preventive treatments designed to help lower the risk of tooth decay. Every six months we can apply fluoride to the teeth to strengthen the outer enamel and prevent cavities. We can also apply dental sealants to the rear teeth, which helps lower the risk of cavities there for as long as ten years in some cases.
Periodontal Care
Your gum health is vital! These tissues support your teeth and frame your smile, so enjoying a full smile means keeping your gums healthy. To help reverse gingivitis and manage gum disease, we could conduct a deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing, so we can remove harmful buildup from the teeth and the exposed roots.
Stopping Bruxism
Teeth grinding can damage teeth and impact the appearance and health of your smile. But we can help stop teeth grinding and prevent further damage with a custom oral appliance, one made for your smile.
If you have any questions about our approach to family dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Dental Impressions Talks About General Dentistry
We want to help you and your loved ones maintain good oral health with family dentistry. To schedule your visit for preventive dentistry, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
