Why does the dentist polish my teeth after every cleaning? Is it cosmetic or is!
Question:
Why does the dentist polish my teeth after every cleaning? Is it cosmetic or is there a health reason?
Answers:
Dental Hygienist here....we polish to remove any traces of plaque and stain left on the tooth and smooth it so plaque doesn't stick back to the tooth surface as readily. The amount of fluoride in the paste is very minimal and will help strengthen the tooth surface but not really cause you harm.