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Sensitivity after scaling

2019-05-28 18:50:31
I had scaling done 3 days back but i m feeling sensitivity feeling in my front teeth..do i have to do nything or wait?
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Hello sir.... mild sensitivity after scaling is normal thing for a week... no need to worry...use desensitizing tooth paste for 15 days....

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After scaling sensitivity is normal Plz use a desensitizing tooth paste eg sensodyne twice daily

Answered2019-06-01 09:50:06

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Slight sensitivity post scaling is quite normal. Use a desensitising tooth paste for a couple of weeks that should solve the problem
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If the sensitivity still persists after 2 weeks . Visit your dentist for a check up

Answered2019-05-29 08:30:10

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After scaling there is little chance of sensitivity .apply desensitising toothpaste like sensodyne or vantej..keep it there for 5 minutes twice a day.use this for 15days.

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