You may use a desensitizing toothpaste such as Sensodyne, or any major brand for sensitivity relief. Fluoride has been used to fight cavities and to desensitize teeth.
Caring for Your Teeth After Deep Cleaning
Brush twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste and a soft nylon toothbrush. Use medicated toothpaste and good mouthwash to control the buildup of tartar, and always choose products approved by the ADA.
Your gums and teeth will be sensitive immediately following your deep cleaning. Watch what you eat and avoid food or drink that may cause irritation. Hot or cold foods, hard or sharp foods, and anything that requires excessive chewing should be avoided for around 48 hours.
Some simple things patients can do to make the recovery period go more smoothly include: Avoid eating until the effect of the anesthetic used during the treatment has worn off. Eating while a part of your mouth is numb can lead to you biting soft tissues in the mouth. Avoid spicy and hard foods after deep cleaning.
Minor bleeding, such as a pinkish tinge to your saliva, may occur during the first 48 hours following surgery. Avoid extremely hot foods for the rest of the day and do NOT rinse out your mouth, as these will often prolong the bleeding.
After scaling and root planing is completed, you may experience slight discomfort around the teeth for several days and increased sensitivity to hot and cold (and sometimes sweets) for up to four to six weeks duration. This is a normal course of healing.
Patients usually have some mild to moderate pain and sensitivity for the first day or two, along with a small amount of bleeding. Within a week the gums will start to heal and reattach to the roots of the teeth.
Avoid brushing or flossing the treated area(s) for 12 hours. However, after 12 hours it is very important that you continue to brush very well. Please be careful brushing, and use a SOFT toothbrush.
They will reattach the teeth if you receive deep cleanings early when you have minimal gum recession. Unfortunately, if you experience gum loss because of the infection expecting them to grow back is impractical. However, you can expect your gums to reattach your teeth after undergoing a deep cleaning.
In gum disease, the gums recede away from teeth due to the buildup of excess bacteria. Gums can tighten around teeth following scaling; however, gum tissue does not regenerate or fully grow back like other tissues such as that in the skin.
Does scaling and polishing whiten teeth? Yes. A scale and polish is not primarily designed to whiten the teeth, as that is what teeth whitening treatments are for. With that said however, a scale and polish will in fact leave the teeth looking smooth, shiny, and whiter after the treatment.
Rinse your mouth with Chlorohexidine, an antibiotic mouthwash, twice daily after brushing your teeth in the morning and at night. Rinse your mouth with Chlorohexidine for 30 seconds each time.
Care of your mouth
A chlorhexidine rinse may be prescribed and should be used twice daily until gone. After finishing chlorhexidine rinse, we suggest using Crest Pro Health or Listerine mouth rinse twice daily unless otherwise instructed.
YOUR PART. Regular brushing and flossing is vital to the healing process, ensuring good results from the treatment. Additionally, we recommend using an electric toothbrush (Sonicare or Oral-B) and a Waterpik for best results.
When this buildup is removed, any existing looseness may become more noticeable. As a result, teeth may feel loose following a deep cleaning. But they're not loosened or dislodged by the cleaning process itself.
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.
After scaling and root planing, avoid eating too cold or hot. Avoid any hard “chippy” foods such as potato chips, popcorn, or seeds for the next few days. To soothe the area, rinse your mouth 3-4 times a day with lukewarm salt water. Use one teaspoon of salt in every 3 ounces of water.
Your teeth may be sensitive to extreme temperature and sweet items. Stick with warm meals and drinks until the sensitivity reduces. Minor bleeding may occur while brushing but it will stop after two or three days. Avoid hot meals for a while, and do not rinse out your mouth, as it could prevent proper healing.
Here are some foods to avoid after a deep cleaning: Avoid sharp or crunch foods, like nuts and popcorn, for at least 24 hours post-treatment. Avoid hot foods and beverages, like hot soup or hot coffee, for about 48 hours post-treatment.
Minor bleeding and swelling may occur, but this should subside after a few days. Other risks include issues with gum reattachment, gum recession, or nerve damage. These side effects are rare, and most patients have no issues after their treatment. The most common side effect is pain and sensitivity after the procedure.
For the first few days, brush and floss the areas lightly. By the end of the week, normal intensity of brushing and flossing should resume. HEALING WILL NOT OCCUR IF PLAQUE AND BACTERIA ARE NOT REMOVED FROM TEETH ON A DAILY BASIS. Some bleeding and tenderness may be noted when cleaning your teeth during this period.
You may be prescribed an antimicrobial mouth rinse (chlorhexidine) after deep cleaning to prevent further harboring of bacteria beneath the gums, which will help in faster healing.
It has long been believed that rinsing the mouth with sodium chloride (NaCl) solution can promote healthy gums and hasten oral ulcer healing. Nowadays, to maintain oral health, many dentists advise their patients to rinse their mouth with salt solution as supplementary to routine oral care.