Who is allowe dto clean ur teeth?

When u go to the dentist, whose allowed to clean ur theeth?


only the dental hygenist or justabout everybody such as the assistant..dentist...


%26amp; how do u no if they do a good job?


they cleaned my teeth, but 2 week slater %26amp; i had my tartat buld up again. %26amp; the nxt apponitment the assitan just polished my teeth, they didnt even look or comment on it.





---also when tarter get removed frum ur teeth, is it supose to b still hard? cus its not soft like my regular teeth.

Who is allowe dto clean ur teeth?
This is going to be a long answer so be prepared. In many states the assistants are allowed to polish your teeth, as well as take x-rays, go over homecare etc. But only the dentist or hygienist is allowed to scale teeth, go below the gumline, etc. As a hygienist I have my own appointment book. The patients come to see me for cleanings, which can include polishing, but not always. I also can give injections, do deep cleanings, educate on periodontal disease. etc. My job is to make sure that you have excellent homecare, and to help you maintain your oral health status. My job also is to act as a second pair of eyes to the dentist to spot anything our of the norm, and to bring it to his attention when he comes in to check the patient for the exam. I can by law do everything an assistant can do, but they can't do everything that I can do. I in turn can't offically diagnose oral health conditions, but the dentist does. I can point out to the patient that an area looks susp. and that we will have doc look at it, but I can't say to the patient you have such and such, that is for the dentist. I am licensed to practice in my state, as well as my boss. I have to maintain my license by attending and completing continuing education classes as does the dentist. I can't practice without my license, it is illegal. If you have tarter build-up two weeks later, then you need to address your homecare routine, as well as the hygienist or dentist that cleaned you the last time. Part of a healthy dental homecare routine includes, brushing as often as you can, but also flossing everyday. Not three times a week but everyday. Once every twenty four hours is enough for the flossing. But if you want to do it more then that is even better. You also must be sure that you are brushing properly and at the correct angle. Get an electric toothbrush, it does not have to be an expensive one. I like the Oral-B advantage. It is about six dollars at wal-mart. Also look for a tarter control tooth paste and start using that. When tarter is removed it is hard, just as it is when it is on your teeth. Tarter or officially calculus, is the result of plaque and bacteria that is left on the teeth for too long. If you are not removing the plaque from your teeth it can start to harden in as little as 24 to 48 hours. Once it is hard the only way to remove it is with dental instruments. You can't remove it with regular brushing and flossing. If you build tarter this fast then you prob. need to see your dentist or hygienist every three months. It is worth it to keep your teeth cleaner. I hope I have answered your questions.
Reply:The dentist and assitant both worked on cleaning my teath. The assistant stained the plaque and the dentist scrapped it clean.





As for the buildup, you still need to take care of your teeth after you get home. Them cleaning it doesn't mean it's clean for life. Brush regularly, floss. Report It

Reply:The DDS or the dental hygienist. The dental assistant should not be doing this. It's beyond his/her scope of practice.








I didn't understand the second part of your question.