> At the time, though I was a child, I don't remember cleanings being a thing Dentist cleanings are to remove tartar buildup, which even if it was a thing you

> At the time, though I was a child, I don't remember cleanings being a thing Dentist cleanings are to remove tartar buildup, which even if it was a thing you may not have needed (depends on diet and how good you are at cleaning your own teeth).