6 months ago I went for my usual hygienist appointment after seeing dentist. Normal hygienist on maternity leave, so this was someone covering her maternity leave. It was most horrendous visit ever! She scraped so hard I thought my teeth would break. It was painful & I thought it would never end. My gums bled a lot. Ended up in discomfort for a few days afterwards with ulcers.
My next check up is due & I have made appointment to see dentist, but not hygienist for obvious reasons. I want to speak with dentist about hygienist. Today, son was over & was speaking about his traumatic visit to hygienist. I'd told him a while back, but I think he thought I was kidding. He said he'll never go back to hygienist as long as she is still there. He ended up with a very sore mouth & ulcers too for about a week.
I struggled as a child with a particular dentist, who was a butcher! Took my mum ages to get me back in a dentist's chair again. I have been fine up until now with dentists. Don't like them, but know I need to go.
My question is this. We have Denplan cover. Will they stop our policies if we refuse to see hygienist?