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Posted 4/22/2016 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
Today was the first time in two years I was able to return to the dentist for a cleaning and checkup. nono

I used to go twice a year, but money has been tight.

I told the hygienist I had fibromyalgia and was very sensitive. She was very gentle and only hurt me once around a tender spot. She kept checking on me and I felt fine.

By the time I got home I was miserable. skull It's painful to chew and I'm very tender on my gums. smhair

Do any of you have issues with getting your teeth clean?
Posted 4/22/2016 11:39 AM (GMT 0)
I had to skip the dentist for a couple of years too. Because of that, more plaque formed and so more scraping had to be done. My gums hurt, too, and my jaw hurt from having to keep my mouth open for so long.

But, if I see the dentist every six months I really don't have much of a problem. I'm in and out In a hurry.

Your mouth shoukd feel better today.

Sherrine
Posted 4/22/2016 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
The pain won't last long. You don't want periodontal disease in addition to fibro.

Barb
Posted 4/22/2016 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
My jaw muscles and teeth still hurt today. I could barely chew my cereal this morning.

It's raining today so I assume it's magnifying my pain.
Posted 4/22/2016 7:23 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, yes! My teeth hurt sometimes when it rains...and I haven't been to the dentist the day before either. Hope you can eat with no discomfort very soon.

Sherrine
Posted 4/22/2016 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hi joy,

Weather systems do seem to make that sensitivity worse.

Hope its better this afternoon

Lj
Posted 4/23/2016 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
It's better now.
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