It’s not uncommon for patients who haven’t seen a dentist in a while to worry about their dental cleaning being painful. If this is a concern, please let us know. We are always gentle with all of our patients during dental cleanings, but if you’re nervous, it helps us to know that in advance. We use a device that uses water and sonic vibration to loosen plaque and tartar from the surfaces of the teeth, so modern dental cleanings involve much less scraping than they used to, which means they’re much more comfortable!