"Deep cleaning" by a dental hygienist?

I have braces and went today 4 a checkup. They said I need to have a 'deep cleaning' done by their hygenist because I have a gum infection cuz of plaque. We talked to them about it and she said she'll have to numb me and work on my gums. Just how serious is this? I got worried when I heard the word 'numb' cuz I hate dental procedures. I get very afraid of pain, needles, and bleeding. What should I do and has anybody been through this and explain what they do? Also, they want to charge us a pretty hefty fee: nearly 300$

"Deep cleaning" by a dental hygienist?
Sounds like gingivitis. They need to scrape your teeth under the gum line. Yes, it can hurt, but think of the alternative. Have ya' seen the people on COPS with like three teeth in their head? They didn't get the deep cleaning done when their dentist recommended it.
Reply:What are your gum measurements? They should measure the height of the space from the top of your gum to the bone. If your measurements are above 4mm than you may have gum infection/ swelling or bone destruction. Do your gums bleed? are they swollen? Do you floss regularly? You have to floss even though it is a pain with braces. Gum disease left untreated can cause germs to get in your blood and cause clots to go to your brain or heart which can put you at risk for heart attack or stroke. If your measurements are below 3 mm or worse they haven't measured at all, consider another office!
Reply:How did you handel the braces procedure??


You gums needs to be numb for the deep cleaning procedure. it will be painfull if it's done without nummbing. It will be alright..you won't ffel a thing when you are numb. and you will love the results.


best of luck.
Reply:no pain should be involved and any infection should be treated 300 dollars is worth it you dont want it to get worse do you??
Reply:still going thru it. yes they numb you. done in quarters. long time with mouth open. take two advil b4 you go for pain and inflamation. i had upper right done and am waiting for dentists office to call for appointment for upper left. money is about right. they billed my insurance for all complete cleaning but i onlt have had 1/4 done. not painful during but next day plan on drinking and soup. jaws will hurt from being open so long. worst cleaning in my life-but i hadn't gone to dentist in 5 or 6 years. Remember ADVIL.. tylenol will not do the things you will need. numb you, if you feel anything let them know.numb you again(whole side they are working on) ooohhh-ask for numbing lotion for b4 needle novacain. they take instruments just like normal cleaning but they go under gums and get all the plaque off. it's not too too bad. i was numb-mouth nose and part of my lower eye area for 2 hrs after. take nap after appointment. you will not be going to work or anywhere.. best wishes and good luck. 3 days after you will love the feel of those cleaned teeth.
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