Dental Cleanings Crystal River Complications People May Experience After a Dental Cleaning

Setting time aside at least once a year to go to the dentist for a cleaning is something that everyone should be doing. It keeps your mouth and teeth looking great, but it is also good for your overall health, which should be the main driving force for why someone would want to go regularly to their dental cleanings. Crystal River residents should be made aware that although it is good for the health of your mouth and teeth, some people report complications or issues after getting done at the dentist, and this is normal. Some ways of removing plaque and tartar can be uncomfortable and have a lingering negative feeling for a few days or hours.

Sore Mouth or Teeth

Oftentimes the most commonly reported complication that patients express after getting done with a dental cleaning is having a sore mouth or teeth. For a lot of clients this is perfectly normal, and it is more common for people who have gotten a lot of plaque and tartar removed during dental cleanings. Crystal River residents should be made aware that nerves are located throughout your teeth and gums, which can be affected by dental instruments and the proper way to use them. Many people report their teeth sort of hurt after having plaque removed with a scrapper or hook for example.

Adjusting to the Spaces In Between Teeth

Although patients know that a dental cleaning is supposed to remove plaque and tartar, it can still be very difficult for them to become comfortable with all this new space. Removing plaque and tartar in between teeth can feel weird at first, but it is an unavoidable result from regular dental cleanings. Crystal River residents should know that after a few days they should be more acclimated to the new spaces in between their teeth and other areas affected by plaque and tartar build up. It is important though that patients regularly clean these areas so that plaque and tartar do not end up building back up.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*