She's going to get her teeth cleaned, O.K., that's an everyday thing.

Right teeth cleaned at least I think.

About 60 percent of Americans get their teeth cleaned each year, Dr. Carabello said.

Most dental hygienists recommend having the teeth professionally cleaned every six months.

That night Coraline lay in bed, all bathed, teeth cleaned, with her eyes open, staring up at the ceiling.

"You know when you get your teeth cleaned, they feel so sandblasted they'll never be that clean again?"

Emerging a quarter of an hour later, showered, her hair washed and teeth cleaned, she felt very much better.

I was certainly thrilled that I didn't need my teeth cleaned right then.

"I didn't go in there to get my teeth cleaned," Darling said of the surgery performed Oct. 15.

Think brushing your teeth harder cleans them better?