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Dental Health : What to Expect During a Teeth Cleaning Appointment

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Uploaded by on Nov 12, 2008

During a teeth cleaning appointment, dentists typically use a lot of different dental instruments to remove plaque underneath the gums. Learn what methods and procedures are performed during a teeth cleaning appointment with help from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on the dental profession.

Expert: Michelle McPhail
Contact: www.MySolutionz.com
Bio: Michelle McPhail has been a licensed dental assistant for seven years.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

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  • who flosses 3 times a day?

  • 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.

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  • where do i get giant teeth like that???

  • 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

  • I'm scared!!

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • @WoWDemondays I do!

  • 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 she does

  • I love those giant teeth :)

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