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How can i ask my hygienist not to use the ultrasonic scaler?

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ASK: Tell her I do not like the ultrasonic scaler and want hand scaling. If she refuses, find another office. This is about you, not the hygienist.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/4/2014

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