I never knew that regular dental exams and cleanings are not supposed to hurt. …Is that sad? Every time my parents took me to the dentist I’d come to expect an ungentle experience. I thought it was normal for me to have to grit my teeth and brace myself as a dentist would throw their weight into their cleaning tools and I would squeeze my eyes shut hoping that my jaw wouldn’t break off. Today I had an epiphany. It doesn’t have to be like that. Getting my teeth cleaned here was the most relaxing experience ever. I almost fell asleep in that chair. Can’t wait to come back.