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Should I brush my teeth after deep cleaning?

I had a deep dental cleaning. I want to know if I should brush my teeth after deep cleaning?

9 Answers

Should wait till gum irritation is gone…. Second day is okay
Yes. Sometimes the dentist will have the hygienist place some medication around some teeth. In that case, they would have gone over what areas to avoid flossing, but otherwise, absolutely. Damaging bacteria starts to develop around the teeth within 24 hours.
Yes, to keep the bacteria and plaque removed from the teeth.
Yes

Dr. Laurentis Barnett
Yes
Absolutely! The point of the deep cleaning was to clean out all of the bacteria that was festering below the gumline on that buildup. Brushing your teeth will help prevent that buildup and hopefully help prevent the need for a deep cleaning in the future.
Yes by all means keep your teeth as clean as possible! Gentle is all that is necessary. While gum tissue is tender, just be gentle and may use warm salt water to rinse
Yes brush at least Twice a day
Yes you have to brush your teeth after deep cleanings too.