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12. His A1C Dropped After This "Dental Deep Cleaning," Here's Why
You've been sitting in the chair, heard the words "you need a deep cleaning," and felt your stomach drop. No real explanation, just a diagnosis and a bill. You're not alone, and you're not imagining that something about that conversation feels incomplete.Why this episode matters"Deep cleaning" is one of the most misunderstood terms in dentistry. It sounds like a procedure for a dirty mouth. It's actually the treatment for an infection. Tosha and Lisa Charles break down why that language gap causes so much confusion, so much blindsided frustration, and honestly, so much unnecessary shame for…
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