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Sensitivity after scaling
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
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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
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dental Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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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