I don't believe that it is a scam unless it is used to pressure people into expensive, unnecessary procedures.

I really enjoy having my teeth cleaned and would have it done more frequently if I could afford it. Getting the tartar and plaque scraped away from my gum line feels good and relieves the icky, itching feeling in my gums that I get when I've gone too long between cleanings. My teeth are very close together, which makes it difficult to floss properly and I have three crowns that cause some difficulty at the gum line, especially when plaque builds up there. So I welcome having my teeth cleaned and don't consider it a scam at all. Preventing gum disease is extremely important.

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I don't believe that it is a scam unless it is used to pressure people into expensive, unnecessary procedures.

I really enjoy having my teeth cleaned and would have it done more frequently if I could afford it. Getting the tartar and plaque scraped away from my gum line feels good and relieves the icky, itching feeling in my gums that I get when I've gone too long between cleanings. My teeth are very close together, which makes it difficult to floss properly and I have three crowns that cause some difficulty at the gum line, especially when plaque builds up there. So I welcome having my teeth cleaned and don't consider it a scam at all. Preventing gum disease is extremely important.

The only part of the procedure that I have a hard time with is the fluoride application at the end, but knowing its importance to my teeth helps me find the strength to endure it. I realize that some people consider fluoride toxic and refuse to have it applied, but from personal experience I can attest to its efficacy in preventing cavities.