Went in for a teeth cleaning, because I never had it professionally done. Didn't see a need to go to the dentist and take fluoride and be a submissive little sheep. My teeth needed help with some plaque buildup, so i sought help with the dental hygienist. I was told that there wasn't fluoride in the abrasive paste they used to polish my teeth. I have healthy teeth for the most part. Just have a hard time fully getting them cleaned because i have excessive wisdom teeth and my jaw is small. I got the lecture when they said i had cavities, but when i looked at the Xrays, i knew it was minor and not as bad as the last dentist said. I just needed surgery months ago, but i was still pregnant when i needed the teeth pulled, so had to put it off and the surface level cavities. They did the cleaning and then lectured me on the not going to the dentist enough and needing to brush my teeth with fluoride la da da da da. But since then, a week later, my mouth feels sensitive, and im in a lot of pain. Its like the cleaning caused the problem, not my waterpik and DIY home cleaning of my teeth. What happened to me? I feel I have made a mistake
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It sounds like you have periodontal disease going on and if you don't get the disease under control, it will get worse and tooth loss will occur. If you haven't had your teeth cleaned professionally, your gums are swollen from the bacteria and calculus buildup, and also causes bone loss. Pregnancy stresses your body, which doesn't help either. The crowding of teeth along with Wisdom teeth ( third molars) are known precursors that cause periodontal disease because it is hard to keep them clean and your risk of interproxmel caries is high. When the hygienist removed the debris from your teeth, the inflammation in your gums will shrink and the area of the tooth where it is not covered with enamel is exposed, called Dentin, sensitivity will occur. The tubulars are open and any thermal changes will be felt. I'm not a fluoride fan, but fluoride seals the tubulars, but, do not swallow it. Sensodyne toothpaste will help eliminate the sensitivity but be aware, at the gum line where the gums have recede and more of the root is exposed, the more susceptible you are to caries and sensitivity. Sounds like you are young, if you are a candidate, I would suggest removing the wisdom teeth and have a orthodontist straighten the alignment so it will be easier to keep them clean and gums healthier. This is a common experience adults have.
I plan on getting my wisdom teeth removed first, because it is the root cause of most of my problems
That's the best first thing to do. Then look into seeing a regular orthodontist. Not those clear aligners , that's for people who need minor correction and if your case is complexed, you would get a better result with a orthodontist. Good luck, I know it's expensive, and time consuming, but it's worth it in the long run. you want good oral heath because bad teeth and guns will effect your overall health because of the bacteria from your mouth enters the bloodstream.
This was an excellent, thoughtful, and well-reasoned response. Thanks for posting it.
Ahhh thank you. I've work in the dental field over 30 yrs and still working . That's my job, to help people and I love it.