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Old 02-21-2014, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Parker View Post
Okay. I've had routine timely dental cleanings all my life. Never a problem. But I'm going to a new dentist with a good reputation on this forum, and I must say the cleaning was quite painful. The hygienist was very nice....but boy, she hurts. I've never been accused of being sensitive before, but this was a stressful experience. No, my teeth and gums are in good shape, so that is not the reason. I don't want to tarnish whatever reputation she may have with her employer, but I'd rather go without a cleaning than see her again.

Have I just been really lucky in the past with exceptionally gentle hygienists, or is this the real world I'm now being introduced to? What is your experience?
Ask the hygenist NOT to use the Cavitron (water thingy). Instead, ask to have them use the instruments and scale your teeth. They need to do this anyway to keep in practice. I only had the Cavitron used on me once and I told them never again or I would change dentists. Been doing it the old fashion way now for more than 10 yrs with NO problems. When I moved here in 2012, the hygenist here agreed to do it my way. Shop around...it shouldn't hurt.