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Posted 8/19/2013 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
I just got back from the dentist for a check up and my teeth are sensitive.

The lady who cleans my teeth is normally very gentle and doesn't hurt me but today she felt brutal.

Do any of you have issues after teeth cleaning?
Posted 8/19/2013 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
YES.

I just got a temporary bridge today. I have them use the gas when they have to do any work. It reduces my tensing, so afterwards only the jaw hurts, not the rest of me, too. Right now my lower left jaw is killing me.
Posted 8/19/2013 10:41 PM (GMT 0)
There is a technique my dentist uses where they use high pressure water to get the plaque off the teeth and under the gum. I always ask them to do that. The digging and scraping with the tools always made my teeth hurt and it was very uncomfortable. Then the hygienist polishes my teeth. This doesn't bother me.

I'm not sure if this is what you had done and still bothered you but, if not, see if they can get the plaque the new way....kinda like pressure washing your teeth. turn

Sherrine
Posted 8/19/2013 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
That sounds great! I've never heard of doing it with water.

I have mouth sensitivity issues, too. Every other minute I'm going, "ouch!" and they're apologizing. I think they must roll their eyes when they see me coming ;)

Debbie
Posted 8/20/2013 12:25 AM (GMT 0)
My dental hygienist also uses the the water method for cleaning. The chair is so comfy, I close my eyes and just about doze off. I didn't like the old way of probing and scraping...it always left my mouth feeling sore and irritated.

Hugs, Robin
Posted 8/20/2013 2:56 AM (GMT 0)
I might have to change dentist then because all of his hygenist use the old scrape and pick method. I did go to one years ago who used the "water blasting" method I think I enjoyed it better.

I'll have to talk to them again about coming back. Sigh...he was fillings happy when I saw him last.
Posted 8/20/2013 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
I am the opposite! The water blast tool does this super high pitched squeal while it vibrates my teeth and because it gives me the eeby geebies my whole body tenses up. I seriously don't mind the scraper although its not too fun below the gum line. *shudder*
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