How much damage can a dental hygienist do to your mouth? I had my teeth cleaned 2 days ago and am in pain.?

I have sensitive teeth but having my teeth cleaned more frequently (once every 4 months) than normal used to help. Problems started last fall when a different dental hygienist cleaned my teeth. She was really rough and I was in pain and my gums were puffy for weeks. They weren't before the cleaning. The next time, a new dh cleaned them. She said that some of my bone was exposed and blamed me for not brushing well. I think the previous dh caused the problem. I was in so much pain that I switched from Sensodyne toothpaste, which I had used for decades, to Arm %26amp; Hammer for sensitive teeth and using mouthwash hurt too much. I wanted to postpone the last cleaning but the dentist wouldn't listen to me. This time I am in even more pain and have not been able to sleep much since the cleaning.





I think it's time to find a new dentist. Are any dentist aware of the quality of work that their dental hygienists do?

How much damage can a dental hygienist do to your mouth? I had my teeth cleaned 2 days ago and am in pain.?
It is true that after a deep cleaning your gums may be sore. Have you considered discussing this with your dentist? He knows about your individual needs and should be able to help you.


Honestly, without seeing your teeth, it is difficult to know if you had a couple of "heavy handed" dental hygienists or if you have extremely sensitive gums and major oral hygiene issues.


It may be necessary to visit a periodontist (specializing in gum disease and bone loss), have your teeth cleaned "while you sleep" (a.k.a. be sedated), or get a prescription to help with the pain.


Dentists usually know the quality of the hygienists work - especially if they listen to their patients. Let him know!


Best of luck with this. Wish I could help you more :)
Reply:I wonder how deep a cleaning this dental hygenist gave you. If you had a deep root scaling, that can leave you sore for several days. A regular cleaning might make you a bit sore and swollen if you had a lot to clean off your teeth and above your gumline. Just do your best to floss everyday, brush twice a day and keep your teeth as clean as possible until the next cleaning. Tell your hygenist how much it hurts, they have things to help with that. If it happens again, ask for a new hygenist.





If they are "blaming you" and insisting on cleanings when you don't feel like it, I would change my dentist office altogether. This is YOUR mouth and YOUR health. I hate when they get pushy like that. I've been in the same situation and I switched offices.
Reply:If you get some CoQ10 capsules and break them open then squirt the oil on your gums it will take down the swelling in a day or two. And you might consider going to your doctor for an antibiotic script. You may have gotten some bacteria into your bloodstream from a deep cleaning. I would switch dentists right away.
Reply:1st.... you don't need a new dentist. He or she cannot change what you have been diagnosed with and you know what you have. Perio Disease.





2nd ...If you are getting cleanings every 4 months YOU KNOW you have periodontal disease. I guess the questions you have to ask your self are the following.......


a) how much do you smoke? That in its self KILLS your gum tissue. You are burning your gums or gingivae


b) How often do you brush????? 3x a day? and floss regularily? like everyday????


c) Prevention is the key, and you can only point the finger at yourself if you go in every 4 months. There is reason.....


d) the hygenist CAN give you injections to numb your gums but then when she is scaling or using the water spray, you will have discomfort afterward. after the anesthetic wares off.


e) gums that are that inflamed can get infections so again, brush, floss, rinse with mouth wash and ONLY YOU CAN TURN THIS AROUND....!!!!!


e)I am afraid you have to confront your own demons by pointing the finger at yourself.


f) I really do feel for you but your gums have been in sad shape b4 you started.


g) like excersise, if you go gun hoe at first you will hurt yourself and or you will quit. but if you diet, eat right and do things in moderation you will certainly turn around and lose the weight.


h) tell your Dental Hygenist that you are very sensitive and to PLEASE HAVE SOME EMPATHY FOR YOU ........They can be gentle..........


I don't think you wanted to hear what I had to say but I hope it helps......