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moonbunny
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I read the deep cleaning page in the Dental FAQ tab up there ^ and noticed it talks of breaking the cleanings into 2-4 appointments.
Is that really necessary ? Is it possible to have it all done in one visit ? They told me how much my cleaning is going to be and I really don't want to pay that more than once. And certainly not 4 times...! Money's an issue in my dental journey, unfortunately.
I'm just assuming it's a deep cleaning I'm getting. Before my appointment I hadn't been to the dentist in over 20 years and my gums were red at the teeth and would bleed (they're already better now), and I have tartar on a few teeth. But I could be wrong ?
So, to cover both bases - is it possible to do *any* cleaning in one appointment for the sake of (surely?) saving money ? Or will it be really hard on me ? I don't care to be numb for a few hours. And while I don't *like* the idea of long appointments, I don't have the luxury for a lot of little ones if it's possible.
Thank you for any help. I will be having someone call the dentist for specifics on my upcoming cleaning.. But I'd like feedback and views from here too beforehand in case the majority says it really would be better to have it done in shorter appointments .
Is that really necessary ? Is it possible to have it all done in one visit ? They told me how much my cleaning is going to be and I really don't want to pay that more than once. And certainly not 4 times...! Money's an issue in my dental journey, unfortunately.
I'm just assuming it's a deep cleaning I'm getting. Before my appointment I hadn't been to the dentist in over 20 years and my gums were red at the teeth and would bleed (they're already better now), and I have tartar on a few teeth. But I could be wrong ?
So, to cover both bases - is it possible to do *any* cleaning in one appointment for the sake of (surely?) saving money ? Or will it be really hard on me ? I don't care to be numb for a few hours. And while I don't *like* the idea of long appointments, I don't have the luxury for a lot of little ones if it's possible.
Thank you for any help. I will be having someone call the dentist for specifics on my upcoming cleaning.. But I'd like feedback and views from here too beforehand in case the majority says it really would be better to have it done in shorter appointments .