How long should aching last after the first cleaning in a long time?

[Blondie1984]

1 month ago I had my first regular cleaning in nearly 20 years. Is it normal for achiness to still be present after a month?
I've been told I have gum disease and the achiness is occurring around an area that does seem to be a little inflamed. The pain started about a week after my cleaning and occurs randomly at least once a week. *edit* I do NOT have any sensitivity to touch, pressure or temperature there.


I called the office today and spoke to the dentist I had seen that very first day. He said that it might be decay, take some Advil, and they'll check it out at my next appointment in a few weeks...Gee, thanks for upping my anxiety. It says right in my file that I have dental anxiety.


-During my first appointment, I had a full set of X-rays done and only saw a dentist long enough for him to casually mention I have periodontal disease and will need a deep cleaning.
-The second appointment, my cleaning, the other dentist in the practice declared I had 4 cavities, all small on the surfaces of my 2nd molars, and that I needed my wisdom teeth and ectopic cuspid pulled. He also confirmed a deep cleaning should be done, but can be put off for a couple of months for me to save the $ since my insurance doesn't cover it.
-I've had the fillings on half my mouth done 2 weeks ago.
-My teeth were extracted last week.
-I was supposed to have the rest of my fillings done yesterday, but the extraction sites on that side didn't heal fast enough, so my appointment has been postponed for a few weeks. I had wanted to talk to the dentist about this issue, but my mind always blanks once I arrive in the parking lot lol.

 

[Lucas phobic]

Hi!

I am not a dentist, but in my mind, having pain one month after a cleaning is not normal. In my case, cleanings are unpleasant and sometimes painful but I have no pain after few minutes. Are you sure that your other dental works are not involved in your pain?

 

[Blondie1984]

Well it is on the same side as the two fillings I still need to get done. The pain is coming from the area around the bottom left incisors, while the cavity I have on that side is in the 2nd molar and supposedly not that deep.

The pain started before I had the first 2 fillings done and the extractions.

 

[Blondie1984]

I forgot to mention that I was thinking it was possibly a gum issue because it is a bit sore when I floss between those teeth.

I did have a lot of build up removed from that area during my cleaning. If I remember correctly, I might have even flinched when she worked that spot.

 

[zombiegroupie]

I normally have some sensitivity after a cleaning but just a couple days.....even after my deep cleaning it went away quickly.

I'd try warm salt water rinses for the time being until your appointment and also makes sure you use a soft brush, I've had gum disease before too and it makes the gums so sensitive. avoid alcohol in mouthwash too.

good luck!