Your "numbers" may be the depth of your pockets. Once they get too deep, you can't reach them with dental floss and more frequent cleaning may be necessary to maintain them (i.e. not get worse). You may wish to consider getting a second opinion.
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Originally Posted by jswirs
Many dentists are pushing the "Deep cleaning package". My dentist wants $3,500.00 for the medication involved and the cleaning itself. Nothing wrong with my gums, no bleeding, no pain, but they claim my "numbers" are too high. So when I ask for just a regular cleaning they refused, telling me that would be malpractice because I need a "Deep cleaning". Further, after the deep cleaning I would have to go back to the dentist for a regular cleaning every 2 -3 months for the rest of my life. Sounds like the dental profession has found a way to generate more income.
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