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Day: August 16, 2022

Five Things to Expect During a Dental Cleaning

What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning

What happens during a dental cleaning? The two main steps (scaling and polishing), how long it takes, whether it hurts, and how to care for your teeth afterward.

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