Deep Cleaning Tomorrow

[jatay1985]

Ive never had a deep cleaning and dont know what to expect so im a bit nervous. I have part 2 next Tuesday and will need fillings as well. Any tips on how to get through it?

 

[Animalhouse]

A deep cleaning doesn't feel much different than a regular cleaning. The difference is that numbing is used (or at least it was for me, I think it is standard practice) and they use the tools to clean below your gumline. Then the tooth will be smoothed out so your gums have a clean surface to adhere to so that they will be healthy and strong. All of this sounds worse than it is. Afterwards you might have a little discomfort but nothing major. I had my full mouth deep cleaning done at once in a 4.5 hour sedation appointment. When I got home I took otc pain medicine and a few hours later, I ate a cheeseburger and fries. It all went much better than I expected

 

[krlovesherkids777]

Jatay,

I had my first deep cleaning last year myself and had worked myself into a fret before watching youtube videos.. I emailed and said I wanted to cancel but they encouraged me. I went in and couldn't believe how smooth it went. My dentist numbed me up and my hygenist did the scaling and there was maybe 3 seconds of slight discomfort and she gave me more numbing and I was fine the rest of time, and as Animal house said I had very minimal discomfort after it was hardly any. and my teeth really did feel ultimately better after it.. Make sure they numb you as much as you need it and tell them your fears and anxieties about it and they will help you through! Let us know how it goes!

 

[jatay1985]

Ive never had a deep cleaning and dont know what to expect so im a bit nervous. I have part 2 next Tuesday and will need fillings as well. Any tips on how to get through it?

A deep cleaning doesn't feel much different than a regular cleaning. The difference is that numbing is used (or at least it was for me, I think it is standard practice) and they use the tools to clean below your gumline. Then the tooth will be smoothed out so your gums have a clean surface to adhere to so that they will be healthy and strong. All of this sounds worse than it is. Afterwards you might have a little discomfort but nothing major. I had my full mouth deep cleaning done at once in a 4.5 hour sedation appointment. When I got home I took otc pain medicine and a few hours later, I ate a cheeseburger and fries. It all went much better than I expected

Thank you SO much!

 

[jatay1985]

Jatay,

I had my first deep cleaning last year myself and had worked myself into a fret before watching youtube videos.. I emailed and said I wanted to cancel but they encouraged me. I went in and couldn't believe how smooth it went. My dentist numbed me up and my hygenist did the scaling and there was maybe 3 seconds of slight discomfort and she gave me more numbing and I was fine the rest of time, and as Animal house said I had very minimal discomfort after it was hardly any. and my teeth really did feel ultimately better after it.. Make sure they numb you as much as you need it and tell them your fears and anxieties about it and they will help you through! Let us know how it goes!

Thank you so much...it makes me feel ready for it and i definitely will!

 

[grumpybear]

All the best for tomorrow! Your teeth will feel very clean after that!

 

[jatay1985]

It went great! No mobility and the right side is fully done. Super numb but im okay

 

[jatay1985]

All the best for tomorrow! Your teeth will feel very clean after that!

Thank you!

 

[krlovesherkids777]

It went great! No mobility and the right side is fully done. Super numb but im okay

So great to hear it went great!

 

[jatay1985]

It went great! No mobility and the right side is fully done. Super numb but im okay

So great to hear it went great!

Me too! I was nervous but i know what to expect next Tuesday which is great

 

[jatay1985]

Im trying to add a picture from the app to show what my teeth looked like before and after...i hope it works

 

[Animalhouse]

Such a big improvement! I wish I had a before and after of mine, but I was too embarrassed to take the before picture lol.

 

[jatay1985]

Im trying to add a picture from the app to show what my teeth looked like before and after...i hope it works

Such a big improvement! I wish I had a before and after of mine, but I was too embarrassed to take the before picture lol.

Thank you! Ive always been so embarrassed of my gums and teeth but i'm excited to smile again! I realized i needed to overcome my fears and just go to the dentist

 

[Spider]

love the before/after picture! Your smile is beautiful and your teeth look great!

 

[jatay1985]

love the before/after picture! Your smile is beautiful and your teeth look great!

Thank you!! The picture is showing my mouth in its current state, as i go next Tuesday for the left side to be cleaned but thank you so much!

 

[Enarete]

Delighted to read how great it went and it's very encouraging for anyone who fears the cleaning. The right side looks beautiful. Let us know how Tuesday went, it's great that you know what to expect now and feel much more at ease. Do keep us posted!