At my previous dentist I had a hygienist that I thought was very good. She was very concerned about my comfort and wellbeing. But she warned me that it might hurt a little because she needed to get under the gums to do the best possible cleaning. Every so often she would stop and ask me how I was doing and I would say, "good". I didn't mind a little discomfort as long as I knew I was getting a good cleaning. And I think she saved me from having to get a "deep cleaning". Unfortunately, she left to work for another dental office in Clermont FL.
Now I have a new dentist in the villages and the cleaning is a bit easier. I believe it's because the previous hygienist did all the hard work to keep my teeth healthy. And I give myself some credit too for eating an anti-inflammation diet. If you eat inflammatory foods, you are much more likely to get inflammation in your gums.
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