Teeth hurt after cleaning?

My teeth are fine but I went in for a cleaning about three months ago and since then, have been back to the dentist 3 times because my teeth ache if even the slightest cool or heat gets near them. My dentist gave me flouride and sent me on my way. I returned a few weeks later because it didn't work. She repeated the process and I went away again. Today, I went back and she said I should just be careful what I eat and it will probably get better. The x-rays are fine but the pain is still there.. She said not to use Orajel because it will hurt my gums. Since I don't have extra money to go to a different dentist - - I wonder if anyone knows of something I could use to stop the pain. I realize that sometimes cleaning does cause sensitivity but this is into the third month now.


Thanks, M





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Oh, I have used a sensitivity toothpaste and it did not help.....

Teeth hurt after cleaning?
You may not like this answer but the fluoride treatment is the way to go. Is she just doing an in office treatment and leaving you with nothing at home?? If so you need to get a professional strength fluoride rinse. We sell a product called Fluoridex in our office. Teeth are very porous allowing for sensitivity problems. A nightly fluoride application right before bed often solves the problem. Fluoride re-mineralizes the tooth, basically filling in the pores, and helps to alleviate sensitivity. A simple 30 seconds rinse with the fluoride, and nothing to eat or drink after wards, before bed gives the fluoride many hours to do its thing. I personally experience sensitivity at times and with a week's worth of home fluoride I am good to go for a few months before the problem comes back. Of course you are more then welcome to use ACT, the store bought fluoride rinse, but definitely not the same as what your dentist can give you.
Reply:How long had it been since your last cleaning prior to this one?
Reply:As a hygienist I would recommend trying the sensitivity toothpaste again for a full month, and only the sensitive toothpaste. Most patients don't give it quite that long a try and some brands work for some patients better than others. Many of my patients will use that once a day and another at another time. The whitening and tartar control components of a toothpaste can often irritate this situation. Or, a prescription fluoride toothpaste instead, some have up to 5 times the amount of fluoride that an over the counter toothpaste can have. (It sounded like you just got a fluoride treatment while you were at the office). As far as diet goes, I would attempt to stay away with food or drink with a lot of acid in it like diet cola, juices, etc. The acids get into the sponge like surface of the tooth and irritate the nerve as well as causing decay. Is it possible that you are under major stress and clenching your teeth? You might try a boil at home sports mouth guard to wear at night, since you cannot control your clenching then. Lastly, if you have allergies that could contribute or any recent added medications may have this side effect...





Hope that helps!


JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
Reply:HELLO,


SENSITIVITY TOOTHPASTE TAKE 2-3 WEEKS OF EVERYDAY USE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE.


THERE ARE VARNISHES THAT CAN BE PLACED BY THE DENTIST TO DECREASE THE SENSITIVITY.


IF YOUR TEETH ARE ALSO SENSITIVE TO HOT AS WELL AS COLD, THERE MAY BE LOCAL OR GENERAL GUM RECESSION. HAVE THE DENTIST EVALUATE THE GUMS.
Reply:Maybe its from the scrapping.