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FWIW - I am not qualified to say whether a deep cleaning is necessary for every person. One of my disappointments was going to several dental places covered by my insurance and asked for a regular cleaning. They took x-rays and said I needed a deep cleaning. Some of them said I needed teeth pulled and two bridges made whereas my present bridge has been working well for over thirty five years. One place wanted to charge me $2,000, (my part), of a $3,000 bill. The other one wanted $8,000. I never bothered to find what I would be liable for.

I had occasion to go back north and saw my regular dentist and he said it wasn't necessary. I think you need to decide for yourself if, a possibly unnecessary procedure needs to be perform for a lot of bucks.

I listened to "mikeod" and went to Forrest Jenkins. A dentist who confirmed I didn't need a deep cleaning. He isn't in my plan so I have to pay but I don't have to listen to other dental practices who tell me I need thousands of dollars of work, that is needed. I go twice a year for a regular cleaning and the $136 per visit he charges, is well worth it!