Tools of the Trade

You're dental appointment is filled with weird feelings and tastes. Did you know lots of people fall asleep at their appointment? Can you imagine! 

Listen in to find out the answers to

What is that gritty stuff, and is it necessary?
What do you chip off the teeth?
Why do the new digital xrays hurt?
I hate that squeeling water spraying thing, do I need that?
Why is my hygienist poking me with that pin?

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Producer: Shirley Gutkowski