If we dont get deep cleaning, what could possibly happen? What if someone hasnt been to the dentist in 3 or 4yrs because they are so scared to death with all those needles and instruments inside their mouths?
2006-10-02 09:56:50 · 14 answers · asked by LaLa 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Well, to answer your question...first your gums will bleed bad, you'll have a strange feeling in them, you'll develop pockets under them where bacteria will collect and make your breath smell like death...you'll start losing teeth...OH, and one other thing! All that bacteria in your mouth gets into your blood stream and can cause SERIOUS HEART DAMAGE! You may want to rethink your reasons for not going to the dentist for that "deep-cleaning." And follow up with good oral hygiene might also be a good idea!
2006-10-02 10:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by Evil Wordmonger, LTD LOL 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Plaque is the soft film that covers your teeth when you wake up in the morning and also develops during the day. If it is not removed, it hardens into tartar(calculus) and is not able to be removed without being "chipped" off. A deep cleaning, also called RP&S, is when you are numbed up and instruments are used to go below the gums and remove this tartar. Usually the pockets around the teeth are measured. Healthy is 3mm and under, and anything higher than that is unhealthy. Someone who has periodontal disease would need to have a deep cleaning done, and then keep up periodontal maintenance every 3-6 months.
If you don't have this done, you run the risk of bone loss and gum infection, which does affect your health, and has been linked to heart disease. Teeth are like fence posts (I know that sounds weird but trust me, it is a good reference). The dirt is like the bone around the teeth. If the "dirt" is taken away, the "fence post" gets looser and looser. Eventually it comes out of the "dirt".
Deep cleaning does not have to be horrible. Yes, your gums will be sore, but those people who had bad experiences, either did not follow the directions they were given or did not go to someone who was properly trained to do deep cleanings.
2006-10-02 13:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by LittleMermaid 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person needs to go to the dentist every six months and from the sound of your question you haven't been seen in awhile and are a bit scared. Deep cleaning means that the dentist will go threw your mouth and get all the plaque and film off your teeth and see if you have any cavities. If you are scared to go to the dentist you can always ask the doctor for something to relax you before you come in. The dentist should never be a painful or scare place to go.
2006-10-02 10:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by Ladybugbaby 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A deep cleaning can be very beneficial. You should be anesthetized (numbed) and the dentist or hygienist will clean the tooth surface and the root of the tooth surface removing the toxins, plaque, and bacteria that cause and contribute to gum disease. It is not discomforting and the benefits outweigh the risks of discomfort from the procedure. If you are scared or nervous ask your dentist for nitrous oxide or something for anxiety before the procedure.
2006-10-02 15:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by jmastersdds 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well inthe last deep cleaning I received, dentist shot me up with novocaine and left me with his dental hygenist who then scraped all the tartar off my teeth, one side at a time. I was told that I need a deep cleaning because due to my crappy flossing hygeine, I had enflamed gums which would eventually lead to periodontal disease. They showed me nasty pictures of what my teeth would look like without the deep cleaning. The scare tactic worked so well I was ready to scrape the tartar off my teeth by myself. Instead I made an appointment.
2006-10-02 10:09:38 · answer #5 · answered by Geeva 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deep cleaning is often called "scraping and planing", since it gets rid of tartar under the gums, that can eventually cause teeth to fall out and the bone around them to recede, well, in the reverse order. It does NOT have to be painful at all! My dentist uses ultrasound, which breaks up the deposits better than one of those pointy metal things...and there's no pain! Do it now or lose your teeth!
2006-10-02 10:00:41 · answer #6 · answered by Gwynneth Of Olwen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deep cleaning is when the dental hygienist goes below your gum line to remove plaque. If you have regular cleanings this can be avoided again. The dentists today are very sensitive to the fears of their patients and will help you. Tell them ahead of time and different approaches will be discussed.
2006-10-02 10:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by Janet lw 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"scaling and root planing" is the clinical term. this takes a couple appointments because you will be numbed up and the appointment will take a couple hours each. the reason you are needing this is because you have active periodontal disease. the hygienist will actually be scraping the roots of your teeth all the way down to where the bone touches the teeth.
the best way to avoid this is to brush and FLOSS and go to the dentist twice a year for a regular cleaning.
2006-10-02 10:53:24 · answer #8 · answered by tomh311 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, all has been explained correctly - but I don't like instruments either (I am a dental woose!!) SO - have the dentist rub numbing gel on the gums before he starts. Then drink lots of cold drinks afterwards (to numb).
2006-10-02 10:05:25 · answer #9 · answered by GP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are getting the calculus off the teeth. this is expecially important because it can lead to periodontitis. This disease is when your bone level in your mouth starts to receed. Eventually this can lead to tooth lost. The best thing to do is go to the dentist regularly and then you wont need as much work done
2006-10-02 10:22:00 · answer #10 · answered by mac 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋