Deep cleaning removes the build-up of tartar below the gum line. The treatment is done under local anesthetic. It does not hurt but the gums can feel sore afterwards.
Some may not experience pain, especially those with minimal gum pocket depths; they may feel little or no discomfort throughout and after the cleaning process, even without administering anesthetics. On the other hand, some patients experience pain during and after the in-depth dental deep cleaning process.
On average, it takes about 5 – 7 days for your gums to heal after deep cleaning. During this period, it's possible to experience minor gum soreness, swelling, and tooth sensitivity.
Deep cleaning typically doesn't require numbing your mouth; the dentist will decide whether to numb your mouth based on the condition of your teeth's roots and the depth of the pockets. If you do feel any discomfort or pain, let your dentist know.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Following periodontal treatment, expect the treated area to be sore and tender to touch for 4-7 days. Swelling, discomfort, and bleeding may occur depending on the extent of the treatment and location in the mouth. BLEEDING & SWELLING: The treated area may bleed and be tender when you clean your teeth.
Clean the mouth before the appointment: Brushing teeth and disinfecting the mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash helps reduce the risk of infection. Bacteria is transferred into the patient's blood during the procedure, so keeping bacteria populations in the mouth to a minimum lowers the risk of infection.
While any gum loss experienced due to gum disease will not grow back, the majority of patients can expect their gums to reattach after undergoing a deep cleaning. This is because all of the harmful bacteria has been removed, allowing the gums to once again be healthy.
You may eat as tolerated after the numbness has worn off.
Avoid sticky, hard (such as ice cubes, nuts, popcorn, chips), brittle, spicy, highly seasoned, or acidic foods in your diet. Foods such as soups, pasta, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese etc.
Can Teeth Fall Out After Deep Cleaning? Sometimes, plaque and tartar buildup fill the pockets in your gums, making your teeth feel more stable than they are. After they remove the buildup, your teeth can feel loose and like they are more likely to fall out.
If a tooth is loose because of gum disease, it might tighten back up with consistent and proper dental hygiene. A deep cleaning with a hygienist called Scaling & Root Planing is typically the best treatment option. If a tooth is loose because of an injury, it likely won't tighten back up.
Once your periodontal treatment has been completed, your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend that you have regular maintenance cleanings (periodontal cleanings), usually four times a year.
Periodontal maintenance is essentially the same as any regular dental cleaning procedure. However, it requires additional cleaning of the periodontal pockets from tartar and buildup, which takes extra time. The dentist will recommend these visits every three months.
The American Dental Association recommends you see your dentist at least once a year for deep cleaning. If you have a history of gum disease, you should get your teeth cleaned twice a year to prevent infections or complications.
It starts with swollen, red, and bleeding gums. If left untreated, it can spread to the bones surrounding the gums, making it painful to chew.
What Is Periodontal Cleaning vs Deep Cleaning? Essentially, periodontal cleaning is synonymous with deep cleaning. While a regular cleaning procedure removes tartar and buildup from the surfaces of the teeth, a deep cleaning is done below the gumline. This is why it's also referred to as a periodontal cleaning.
If you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, and suffer from bone loss, inflammation, and/or tartar has accumulated beneath the gumline, then the hygienist will need to clean 'deeper' below the gumline, and this is often known as a dental deep cleaning.
The disadvantages of deep cleaning teeth include nerve damage and potential infections if you have a compromised immune system. The cleaning might cause pain, and sensitivity in the treatment doesn't guarantee reattachment of your gums to the teeth. The cleaning might even cause further gum recession.
For some, the “weird” feeling may be a sense of cleanliness by not having a film of plaque on their teeth. For others, they may experience temporary tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity most often occurs after a dentist performs a deep cleaning which involves more contact with a patient's gums than regular cleaning.
It's normal to experience sensitivity after a deep cleaning, which can last up to a week. Soreness and pain may also linger for a few days as your gums may be swollen or bleed. Your oral care provider may prescribe an antibiotic or mouth rinse to manage any pain and fight any possible infections.
Try to avoid really cold liquids and foods and spicy food for a few days or more after the scaling and root planing is performed. If needed, you can use desensitizing toothpastes, such as Sensodyne® to help reduce the sensitivity.
During the first few weeks following your scaling and root planing procedure, you may experience slight discomfort or soreness in your gums, increased sensitivity to temperature, and sometimes even increased sensitivity to sweets. However, all of this is a normal part of the healing process. Dr.
Scaling and root planing generally happen in two appointments. The dentist will clean one half of the mouth in the first appointment and the other half in the second. Depending on the amount of plaque that needs to be removed, an appointment can take up to several hours.
So, How Long Does a Deep Cleaning Take? The process for a deep teeth cleaning usually requires more than one visit. On average, you can assume that your dentist or highly skilled hygienist will be able to clean ¼ of your mouth in about 45-60 minutes or so, depending on the level of plaque and hardened calculus buildup.
You can expect swelling and pain for a few days or weeks because the deep cleaning process leaves your gums sensitive. You can use ice packs on your cheeks to manage the swelling. However, you must use the ice packs intermittently on and off for 15 intervals each and not longer because they can create tissue damage.
Does a deep cleaning hurt? Since deep cleanings are more thorough, and go further below the gumline than regular cleanings, they can potentially cause some discomfort or pain. To ensure your comfort during your deep cleaning, your dentist will numb the treatment site before beginning.