“What helps sore gums after teeth cleaning?”
I have sore gums after teeth cleaning. What helps sore gums after teeth cleaning?
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For sore gums, you can rinse with warm salt water.
Sore gums after a cleaning will typically go away in a day or two. Taking
ibuprofen or Tylenol can help manage the discomfort. You can also do a warm
salt-water rinse
ibuprofen or Tylenol can help manage the discomfort. You can also do a warm
salt-water rinse
The best thing is a warm salt waiter rinse 3x/day. This promotes healing and the tightening up of the gum tissue.
Best regards,
John Zalesky, DMD, MBS, FICOI
Colorado AGD President
Best regards,
John Zalesky, DMD, MBS, FICOI
Colorado AGD President
A regular prophy or dental cleaning according to ADA is cleaning the surface of the teeth until the gum margin.
Cleaning under the gum margin not very deep may cause soreness of gums. It is also a better way of dental cleaning by a dentist.
Use of ultrasonic devices to clean teeth will not cause much soreness compared to use of hand instruments. Hand instruments if not used gently can rip of gums & cause soreness .
In short, any procedure that is not gently performed on a human body will cause soreness, pain & swelling.
With regards, Thanks
Dr. Narkhede
Pankaj Narkhede, DDS; MDS; F-ISMU (hon); FAAID (hon)
Cosmetic Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Implant & Reconstructive Surgery
24602 Raymond Way, Suite L
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-770-0966 www.dentistlakeforestca.com
Cleaning under the gum margin not very deep may cause soreness of gums. It is also a better way of dental cleaning by a dentist.
Use of ultrasonic devices to clean teeth will not cause much soreness compared to use of hand instruments. Hand instruments if not used gently can rip of gums & cause soreness .
In short, any procedure that is not gently performed on a human body will cause soreness, pain & swelling.
With regards, Thanks
Dr. Narkhede
Pankaj Narkhede, DDS; MDS; F-ISMU (hon); FAAID (hon)
Cosmetic Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Implant & Reconstructive Surgery
24602 Raymond Way, Suite L
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-770-0966 www.dentistlakeforestca.com
Warm salt water rinses. Teaspoon of salt to a glass of warm water.
Rinse with warm salt water and take a Tylenol or Advil.
Warm salt water rinses or clorohexidne rinse if deemed necessary by your
dentist.
dentist.
Hello,
Perhaps it’s been a while since you have had your teeth cleaned, and your gums are irritated due to bacteria and tartar. Using a little Ibuprofen will help with the soreness, and perhaps massaging with a clean finger in a circular motion may help as well. The soreness should be gone in one to two days. More importantly, is brushing your teeth 2 times a day, and flossing. If you’re a heavy tartar builder having your teeth cleaned more frequently such as every 4 months instead of 6 months may be a huge help! I hope this has been helpful!
Perhaps it’s been a while since you have had your teeth cleaned, and your gums are irritated due to bacteria and tartar. Using a little Ibuprofen will help with the soreness, and perhaps massaging with a clean finger in a circular motion may help as well. The soreness should be gone in one to two days. More importantly, is brushing your teeth 2 times a day, and flossing. If you’re a heavy tartar builder having your teeth cleaned more frequently such as every 4 months instead of 6 months may be a huge help! I hope this has been helpful!
