Surely the twice-a-year teeth cleanings matter? In 2005, Evidence-Based Dentistry highlighted a systematic review on the effects of routine scaling and polishin

Surely the twice-a-year teeth cleanings matter? In 2005, Evidence-Based Dentistry highlighted a systematic review on the effects of routine scaling and polishing (you call it teeth cleaning). It very obviously works aesthetically, especially if you drink a lot of tea. I had no idea it was even supposed to have any health benefits besides the free check-up which some (my) dentists throw in.