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My experienced dental hygienist uses magnifying loupes but takes 60 minutes to do each of my quarterly perio cleanings. usual range of time?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
She is helping u: Without looking at specifics my best guess is she is an excellent hygienist that is doing you a favor. I know of a periodontist that generally takes 1.5 to 2 hours per quadrant, but charges 2000 dollars. He is able to avoid more costly surgeries, which is your next step. The reason most offices do two quadrants in 1.5 hour is the low insurance reimbursement . Kiss her and dent. Next time u c t.
Answered 5/17/2013
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Unusually good.: Consider yourself very fortunate that you have such a diligent and conscientious dental hygienist. She has become "familiar" with the root surfaces of your teeth and is taking her time and skill to visualize contamination below the gum line and remove it for you.
Answered 5/17/2013
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