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Which procedure is best these days: airflow water and sodium bicarbonate scale and polish with hygienist or older original type of scale and polish?
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Different : The NaHCO3 polish is for cleaning stains. The scaling is to remove dental calculus which contributes to gum disease.
Answered 11/11/2016
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