A based one for once. Note it’s kind of old and the US would be worse by now.

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    8 months ago

    In all the countries I have lived in the cleaning is part of the inspection, and then they schedule a followup secondary visit if something needs more work done. The dentist doesn’t do most of the work unless it’s something more involved.

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      8 months ago

      Maybe, I have zero clue about dentistry. When I go to the dentist they take the radiography, then feel around with a sharp stick, and that’s done in like 10 minutes.

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        8 months ago

        Usually in the “feel around with the sharp stick” stage, they will scrap off plaque and buildup as well.

        I mean, it is also just possible you have impeccable dental hygiene and they don’t have to do a whole lot. I hate sweets, which has the added benefit of generally keeping my teeth in good condition (minus staining from my coffee habit); my cleanings are pretty fast as well.