Why do dentists overschedule teeth cleaning?

Question

Is it necessary to have heavy duty teeth cleaning frequently and have the dentist divide the work into quadrants so you have to return again and again?

Answer 1

Depends on your teeth. If they are really dirty they often require this. Try going every 6 months and brushing and flossing every day in between. ALso cut down on sugar. This will help keep your teeth clean and you should be able to go every 6 months and finish in one appointment.

Answer 2

Yes...heavy duty cleaning by specialist are needed 4 times a year and us regular folks twice a year. The dentists are limited on what they can do and when they can do it if insurance companies are paying.

Answer 3

Sounds funny to me. My Dentist only does twice a year cleanings

Answer 4

It may be, depending on how often you go, how much plaque and build up is on your teeth and how you tolerate the procedure. Cleaning in quadrants might be to get them clean and then you will go to twice a year cleanings.

Answer 5

If you keep coming back, then he has guaranteed repeat business! ;-)

Also, I suppose that if you keep coming back, then he can guarantee that he will always have a full office.

I've been told that doctors like a full office for two reasons:

1) A full office means that the DOCTOR does not have to wait for the next patient to arrive after he finishes with the last one (you are already there, waiting on him) -- therefore the doctor gets to use his time (not yours) more efficiently.

2) A full office implies to the patient (you) that the doctor is in demand, and therefore must be good.

Answer 6

Sounds like your dentist is money hungry. Get a new one.

Answer 7

twice a year is normal, some need 3 if they have a propensity to build up tartar