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Sensitivity in the lower jaw teeth
Recently 1 week ago I had my lower right side molar extraction. Dentists use a hammer to do that. While hammering my total lower jaw teeth was hurting like hell. Recently I started flossing teeth. After that my lower front teeth and Left side canine teeth are becoming sensitive to cold. Is it due to flossing improperly or any other issue is there ?
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Get Scaling and polishing done every 6 months.
Brush twice daily with soft toothbrush and sensodyne toothpaste for 3 min.
Rinse after every meal.
Do warm saline rinses for 2 weeks.
Maintain oral hygeine.
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Don’t worry it will be fine.
Go for scaling and polishing ,poor oral hygiene.
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No issues.visit near by dentist for professional cleaning of ur teeth for every 6months n use sensitivity toothpaste along with ultra soft toothbrush.
Avoid brushing hard and overflossing..
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please visit the dentist and check for any decay or wear and tear on the tooth.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hii go for scaling in every 6 month
Sensodyne gum and sensitivity toothpaste
Use mouthwash twice
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Dr. Aastha Mehta
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Dehradun
Post operative pain post traumatic extraction is common and lasts for 10-14 days post the procedure. It will eventually subside. Do warm saline water rinses.
Improper flossing can sometimes cause teeth sensitivity due to gingival trauma. It is better hence to almost use a waxed floss and use it with the utmost care. An anti sensitivity toothpaste for 2 weeks twice daily will resolve the issue. In case it does not, visit your dentist for physical evaluation.
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Apply the anti sensitivity toothpaste for 2 minutes all over the teeth surfaces and brush off with an ultrasoft bristled toothbrush.Do warm saline water gargles 2-3 times daily.
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Dr. Surabhi Durgapal
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
sometimes difficult extractions can result in post-operative pain for a few days but will subside eventually. so nothing to worry about. if the pain persists please visit the dentist again. Improper flossing can sometimes lead to damage to the tooth surface as well as underlying gums. sensitivity of the tooth can be due to multiple reasons. it is better to visit a dentist and understand the underlying cause
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brush twice a day and flossing is a good habit but should be done correctly.
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