Now that Halloween is past and the holiday season is around the corner, 2024 will be gone before you know it. Before that happens, why not schedule a checkup and cleaning visit, and use your 2024 dental insurance benefits before they expire? In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about using your benefits before they’re gone!
Your Dental Benefits
If you have dental insurance, then you have benefits that will expire at midnight on December 31st unless used. The same goes for many health savings accounts, which have funds set aside for medical and dental treatments, but that could expire unless used. Don’t let these expire without being used, there is still time to undergo a checkup and receive necessary treatment for issues like tooth decay and gum disease before the year comes to a close and you lose these funds.
The Dental Exam
The dental exam involves our team taking a close look at your smile from multiple angles with advanced digital x-rays and intraoral camera images. These allow us to make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, so we can conduct treatment for any issues we uncover and preserve the health, function, and stability of your smile. For kids, these visits allow us to instill good oral health habits and help them understand the importance of caring for their smile from home and with routine visits to the dentist. We want to help you start 2025 with a bright and healthy smile, so schedule a dental exam soon!
Cleaning Your Teeth
In the same visit as your dental exam, our team can conduct a dental cleaning. The procedure involves the use of an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual pick to gently break up and remove all plaque and tartar buildup from the surfaces of the teeth. The process only takes a short time, and we then polish the teeth to make it more difficult for plaque to adhere to the teeth and to brighten the smile.
The cleaning helps lower the risk of issues like tooth decay, gingivitis, gum disease, bad breath, and teeth stains. We can also discuss better brushing and flossing habits from home, so you can safeguard your smile in between your visits every six months. If you have any questions about our checkups and cleanings, or if you want to schedule one for you and your family, then reach out to our team today to learn more. Use your benefits before they’re gone!
Schedule An Appointment for Your Preventive Visit
With a routine visit, you can end the year with a healthy and bright smile. To schedule an appointment with the team at Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, call our office today at 816-942-7669.