Though it is recommended that patients make an appointment every six months for a dental checkup and cleaning, less than 65% of patients visited the dentist in 2019 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If it’s been a while since your last dental visit, you may be wondering “Do teeth cleanings hurt?” Read on as we go over what you can expect during cleanings at your regular dental visits and what you can do to ensure you’re as comfortable as possible.
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