Why Sensitivity Happens After Cleaning
• During scaling and polishing, tartar covering the tooth surface is removed → the underlying enamel/dentin gets exposed.
• If there is gum recession or worn enamel, sensitivity may feel stronger.
• Usually this sensitivity is temporary (few days to 2 weeks) and reduces gradually.
🔹 Common Post-Cleaning Issues
• Tooth sensitivity (especially to hot, cold, sweet, or sour).
• Mild jaw discomfort (from keeping the mouth open).
• Mouth ulcers (can happen due to accidental trauma during cleaning or existing irritation).
Management
1. Continue desensitizing toothpaste (like Vantej, Sensodyne, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief) – brush with it twice daily, leave a little paste on sensitive teeth for 1–2 minutes before rinsing.
2. Mouth ulcer relief – Rexidin gel is fine. Alternatively, topical anesthetic gels (like Dologel CT, Mucopain) can help.
3. Avoid triggers – very hot/cold foods, acidic juices, very spicy food for a few days.
4. Warm salt water rinses – help healing of ulcers.
5. Good hydration and soft diet till ulcers heal.
• Sensitivity: usually improves in 7–14 days.
• Ulcers: generally heal within 5–7 days.
Answered2025-09-24 12:23:40
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