Most of the time, people think they know what to expect when they show up for their bi-annual checkup. They answer a few questions about their at-home dental care, the dentist looks at their teeth, cleans them, and boom – out the door! It may seem like a simple process (hence why most people find it harmless to skip routine visits), but your dentist does a lot more than you may think. Read on to discover ten things you didn’t know your dentist was doing at every checkup.
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