Dental Health : What to Expect During a Teeth Cleaning Appointment

[PoohPrincess10]

My dentist has what is called a cavitron that's basically a sonic scraper...it beats having to hear the scraping sound and less discomfort. You don't feel anything...and I've had sensitive gums since I was little. I love it... :D

[rodriguez3444]

I'm scared!!

[Gentilseulement]

I'm worried about the metal stick and electric brushes dentists use (sorry for the wrong choice of words). Won't they damage my teeth?

[Magick099]

If you are paying attention to what she is saying,she is clearly explaining what the dentist is going to do. Not what she is going to do.I do floss my teeth

several times a day and brush at least 2x a day.However,I am a smoker,coffee drinker that runs havoc on your teeth.I HAVE had anesthetics while have a cleaning. My whole moth was numb! Also, I was given Valium before hand. because, to me,the boogyman and the dentist are one in the same.It depends on what type of cleaning you are having.

[MaxFlared]

3 times a day? i mean who has time for that. i dont have time for breakfest or lunch and i need 3 times a day flossing. xD

[WoWDemondays]

who flosses 3 times a day?

[SMDpeps]

@WoWDemondays she does

[Magick099]

@WoWDemondays I do!

[milkshakelulu]

I love those giant teeth :)

[Nikirdh24]

I don't know what's more crazy this girl talking about dental cleanings or some of the comments I am reading on this post. First off, Lidocaine can be used during a scaling for patient discomfort if needed. Second, a dental assistant isn't qualified nor is allowed to be performing these procedures. She should learn how to use more professional terms when describing procedures. I am a dental hygienist and I can say that her information is completely ludicrous.

[flameout12345]

wow, i just had my cleaned, but please do it again!

[MarineWife989]

@Acordionista509 i do. it's just healthy

[elochner84]

1. Dental Assistants do not have licenses to do a "cleaning". Only dentists and hygienists. Can a dental assistant clean them?  sure, with enough practice anyone can clean your teeth. Is it legal? No.

2. This video is not informative at all, the recommendations of flossing 3xday are ridiculous, and the talk of "scraping and discomfort" are ridiculous.

3. Scaling above/below the gum line removes hardened plaque called calculus; plaque is the soft debris you brush off at home.

[sparks199]

@elochner84 Regarding number 2, why is it ridiculous?

[AyeeeitsSimran]

Do they use the Novacaine shot for teeth cleaning?

[XMP991]

@AyeeeitsSimran nope, I just got mine cleaned today and they said no novacaine

[MarineWife989]

@AyeeeitsSimran they use anesthestics but not for a cleaning unless you are getitng a filling

[4164932658]

simon hate going to the dentist every 6months....

[megamatt53]

@alboss13 and she is a WOMAN AND ALL WOMAN ARE DUMB STUPID IDIOTS !!!!!! STAY IN THE KITCHEN

[zad0x]

assistants do cleaning too

[alboss13]

dental scaling is a controlled act... DO you even know what that means? Assistant......That means you get fined license revoked and you go to jail

[Desi4evah]

well i got mine cleaned in india... and god, i was shocked to see all those tiny debris having a good time in my mouth!

[diva1601]

a real doctor.i want to be a doctor.i love it.

[hmoobmekazz]

So its not a Prophy cleaning but a scailing and root cleaning (SRP)... The perio probe tool will make your teeth bleed, you will be in that chair for a good hour....