I went to the dentist again today. Why? Because I'm told that's what responsible adults do. Besides, I had scheduled the appointment
way back in March at my last cleaning.



I understand that regular cleaning is important. I'd rather have regular cleaning than a root canal, but I'd prefer it if my regular cleaning were as pleasant as it sounds. What could possibly be painful about a cleaning? Does it hurt when you take a shower? No....well not unless
your shower head is a pressure washer.



Part way through my "cleaning" the hygienist noticed that I was feeling a bit "uncomfortable" so she asked me if my gums were a bit tender. "Uh huh" I responded with her hands still in my mouth. "Hm... are you brushing at the gumline?" she asked in a teacher tone. Call me crazy, but maybe the tenderness of my gums has less to do with my brushing habits and more to do with that sharp metal hook your raking across my gums. I mean, seriously, is it really necessary to use a sharp metal hook? Can't they figure out something that cleans
without drawing blood?



I'm a fan of plaque-free-teeth as much as the next gal, but I'd also like my gums to stay intact.Is that too much to ask?