Medical & Health

Dental cleaning

ˈdentl ˈkliːnɪŋ

noun

What does Dental cleaning mean?

Routine teeth cleaning at the dentist.

Example sentence

"Insurance covers two dental cleanings a year."

American usage tip

Dental insurance is separate from health insurance.

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A scheduled time to see a doctor.
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Vaccination.
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Permission from your PCP to see a specialist.
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Feeling slightly sick.
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A full-body routine medical exam.
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Doctors covered by your insurance plan.
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Health Savings Account — tax-free money for medical costs.
Flu shot
The annual influenza vaccine.

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