Teeth, my gums are stinging after a cleaning, why?

my gums are stinging after a cleaning, why?

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fluvoxamine hydrochlori #1 / 8	my gums are stinging after a cleaning, why? it's been 'bout two days since i got back from the dentist.. my mouth is in pretty bad shape.. anyways, i got a cleaning while i was there.. and now my gums sting really badly when i brush my teeth.. the stinging goes away after a while, though.. but it's really annoying.. i can't brush my teeth twice in succession cuz the second time the toothpaste will make the stinging worse.. what's wrong with me now?
Sun, 03 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

John de Riv #2 / 8	my gums are stinging after a cleaning, why? Quote: (fluvoxamine hydrochloride) writes: > it's been 'bout two days since i got back from the dentist.. my mouth > is in pretty bad shape.. anyways, i got a cleaning while i was there.. > and now my gums sting really badly when i brush my teeth.. the > stinging goes away after a while, though.. but it's really annoying.. > i can't brush my teeth twice in succession cuz the second time the > toothpaste will make the stinging worse.. what's wrong with me now? Could it be that the practitioner ran the powered brush over the gums as well as the teeth? Negligence or does this have some purpose, does anyone know? -- ***************** Homepage:http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/JohndeR * Sincerely, * Longevity Report: http://www.longevb.demon.co.uk/lr.htm * John de Rivaz * Fractal Report: http://www.longevb.demon.co.uk/fr.htm * * PCS - a Singles listing sheet for people in Cornwall ***************** http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/JohndeR/pcs.htm In the information age, sharing can increase world wealth enormously, because giving information does not decrease your information.
Mon, 04 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

fluvoxamine hydrochlori #3 / 8	my gums are stinging after a cleaning, why? Quote: >(fluvoxamine hydrochloride) writes: >> it's been 'bout two days since i got back from the dentist.. my mouth >> is in pretty bad shape.. anyways, i got a cleaning while i was there.. >> and now my gums sting really badly when i brush my teeth.. the >> stinging goes away after a while, though.. but it's really annoying.. >> i can't brush my teeth twice in succession cuz the second time the >> toothpaste will make the stinging worse.. what's wrong with me now? >Could it be that the practitioner ran the powered brush over the gums as >well as the teeth? Negligence or does this have some purpose, does anyone >know? hmm, possibly, but my teeth & gums are in such bad shape, i would just as well assume i had all sorts of stuff chewing on my gums, and now that they've been cleaned off, i have open wounds in them.. there was one spot where the lady ran the tool over my gums that i know of, and it was swelled for about a day, but it healed up the next day.. these other stinging areas on my gums that i'm talking about are still here, and it's almost like they're getting more & more painful everytime i brush my teeth.. oh, and they're in the same spots too, if that means anything..
Mon, 04 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

RAS #4 / 8	my gums are stinging after a cleaning, why? One of the things that can cause burning and stinging of the gums after dental treatment is herpetic gingivostomatitis (similar to herpes/cold sores on a persons lip). Most {filter}s (80-90%) have been exposed to herpes virus (HSV-1, not HSV-2...that's the one that causes {filter} herpes). Some get sores after things like sun exposure, orange juice, stress, or trauma. Having your teeth cleaned can cause the herpes virus to "wake up" and no longer be dormant. Usually, the day before it really hurts, you get a feeling of itching or tingling in the spot that the virus shows itself. Once the burning sets in, you usually just have to let it run its course. It usually takes 10-20 days to clear up--you can use OTC pain meds or anesthetic mouth rinses until then. However, I would go back to your dentist so he can properly diagnose it and give you a prescription for a medicated mouth rinse. Also, he can write you a prescription for Acyclovir ointment to use the next time you feel the itching and tingling coming on. The only problem with acyclovir is you need to apply it before the burning sets in. BTW--do you get cold sores? They are related. Ray Quote: >>(fluvoxamine hydrochloride) writes: >>> it's been 'bout two days since i got back from the dentist.. my mouth >>> is in pretty bad shape.. anyways, i got a cleaning while i was there.. >>> and now my gums sting really badly when i brush my teeth.. the >>> stinging goes away after a while, though.. but it's really annoying.. >>> i can't brush my teeth twice in succession cuz the second time the >>> toothpaste will make the stinging worse.. what's wrong with me now? >>Could it be that the practitioner ran the powered brush over the gums as >>well as the teeth? Negligence or does this have some purpose, does anyone >>know?
Tue, 05 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

Roy Brow #5 / 8	my gums are stinging after a cleaning, why? Maybe I missed the post, but I have not seen the obvious answer yet. Simply put; there are a lot of "sharp" instruments and various "power" tools that are used to get all the crud off your teeth both above and below the gum line. In doing so, sometimes the gums get injured. The toothpaste hurts because it is irritating the sores. Switch to brushing with baking soda for a few days.And try some warm salt water rinses 3-4 times a day, for a few days and the problem will gradually disappear. Hope this helps, Roy Brown DD
Wed, 06 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

John de Riv #6 / 8	my gums are stinging after a cleaning, why? Is this a measure of the quality of the practitioner, then? Can this happen with a really good one with a steady hand and excellent eyesight? Quote: > Maybe I missed the post, but I have not seen the obvious > answer yet. > Simply put; there are a lot of "sharp" instruments and > various "power" tools that are used to get all the crud off > your teeth both above and below the gum line. In doing so, > sometimes the gums get injured. The toothpaste hurts because > it is irritating the sores. Switch to brushing with baking > soda for a few days.And try some warm salt water rinses 3-4 > times a day, for a few days and the problem will gradually > disappear. > Hope this helps, > Roy Brown DD -- ***************** Homepage:http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/JohndeR * Sincerely, * Longevity Report: http://www.longevb.demon.co.uk/lr.htm * John de Rivaz * Fractal Report: http://www.longevb.demon.co.uk/fr.htm * * PCS - a Singles listing sheet for people in Cornwall ***************** http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/JohndeR/pcs.htm In the information age, sharing can increase world wealth enormously, because giving information does not decrease your information.
Wed, 06 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

Joel M. Eich #7 / 8	my gums are stinging after a cleaning, why? Quote: >Is this a measure of the quality of the practitioner, then? Can this happen >with a really good one with a steady hand and excellent eyesight? I'm with you John. A skillful hand can remove plenty of tartar without any pain and little bleeding. Cheers, Joel -------
Wed, 06 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

Roy Brow #8 / 8	my gums are stinging after a cleaning, why? Quote: >Is this a measure of the quality of the practitioner, then? Can this happen >with a really good one with a steady hand and excellent eyesight? Possibly, but we would have to ask what shape your gums were in before they started the cleaning and how heavy the buildup was. I don't recall ever having a cleaning without some sensitivity afterwards. I think that this would be similar to expecting not to get a rug burn wrestling. Roy
Wed, 06 Jun 2001 03:00:00 GMT

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