“Can a tooth cleaning procedure cause inflammation?”
I underwent a tooth cleaning procedure three months back. However, after the cleaning I am left with inflammation particularly around my gums. Could it be due to the cleaning process or something else? What can I do?
9 Answers
TYPICALLY, A CLELANING WILL REDUCE INFLAMMATION. THRUTH IS IF THERE IS UNDERLYING PERIODNTAL ISSUES (LOT OF UNDER THE GUM CALCULUS) IT MAY BREAK THE FRAGILE BALANCE AND START AND ACUTE ISSUE WITH ABSCESSES. IT DOES NOT LAST 3 MONTHS THOUGH. CALL YOUR DENTIST AND HAVE THEM CHECK ASAP. IT MAY BGE SOMOTHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT AND SISTEMIC. DO NOT DISMISS PLEASE
A tooth cleaning can result in short-term inflammation, but usually resolves in a week. You may have gum disease that requires additional treatment? In order to give more information, I would need to see you to tell what’s happening.
It's likely that they left something behind and that spot needs to be cleaned again.
A proper cleaning should reduce inflammation.
This can be due to more severe gum disease that you have. You should see your dentist or a periodontist.
Miriam Ting
Periodontist
It is possible there is an underlying gum condition that may require further evaluation with a periodontist.
Neal C. Raval
Periodontist
You likely have more severe gum disease than what your dentist initially anticipated and the bacteria have over populated the area now. Without seeing you for a consult, it is difficult to tell you exactly what is going on, but you should consider seeing a periodontist to have your gums evaluated. Bleeding gums can cause significant bone loss around your teeth in a short time. Hope this helped.
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Please call our office and ask to come in for a 50% off exam with any needed X-rays per Dr. Raval, we would love to get you back to your ideal dental health. Our number is 425-453-1010. Happy Holidays, Dr. Neal
Go back to the office you had the cleaning at and have them examine your mouth/gums and explain your situation.
You should go back to the dentist to see what is going on. Three months is too long to let this go on.
