"Deep cleaning" by a dental hygienist?!
Question:
"Deep cleaning" by a dental hygienist?
I have braces and went today 4 a checkup. They said I need to have a 'deep cleaning' done by their hygenist because I have a gum infection cuz of plaque. We talked to them about it and she said she'll have to numb me and work on my gums. Just how serious is this? I got worried when I heard the word 'numb' cuz I hate dental procedures. I get very afraid of pain, needles, and bleeding. What should I do and has anybody been through this and explain what they do? Also, they want to charge us a pretty hefty fee: nearly 300$
Answers:
Sounds like gingivitis. They need to scrape your teeth under the gum line. Yes, it can hurt, but think of the alternative. Have ya' seen the people on COPS with like three teeth in their head? They didn't get the deep cleaning done when their dentist recommended it.