i think my Dentist created small gaps between my teeth! need help!?

Question

i've been having problems with sensative gums on bottomrow teeth prior to this. I went to the dentist for just a regular cleaning and i've gone 6 months before without issues (i'm 20 and recently started going again since i was around 19 yearsold) and when they were using a toothscraper i believe, and they were sticking it between my bottom row of teeth fairly roughly and pulling up, sorta seems like they were wedging it between. and scraping between teeth. i spit out quite an amount blood(and tiny pieces of gum) seemed like the whole first cup of water, and i'm noticing i have small gaps now on bottom row! (small enough for tongue to get stuck in one, and the rest feel awkward and sensative)
my question is, is it possible to create a gap with a dentist tooth scraper like this? they said it was "normal" to have small gaps on bottom teeth because of plaque removed but the teeth feel a bit sensative and it's bothering me. i never noticed gaps there before, i think they screwed them up..

my gums were sensative around these teeth prior, as i havent been flossing until recently. the teeth seem to not touch eachother (bottom middle teeth on both sides) but the rest of my mouth is fine. the gaps aren't large so i know filling might be a fix, *but is it possible the dentist created this with a mere toothscraper? x-rays have told me beforehand nothings wrong with my teeth, although my gums felt sensative almost like early perodontal disease or something.

i'm thinking the dentist somehow created it because it almost felt like they were wedging a gap between them, but due to me not being to the dentist enough to know, i figured it was normal to feel a bit of pain. i always thought they are suppose to clean the fronts and around the gumline, but i'm nervous since they felt more like they were scraping inbetween all of these teeth from top to bottom. i'm definately getting a second opinion soon, but in the meantime it has me a bit stressed, since i don't know if it was them who created it, or something else like gums shrinking down, or as they said a large amount of plaque. theyre very noticable, and very uncomfortable. the teeth feel sensative and i keep pressing my tongue against them instinctively.

so then is it not possible to "create a small gap" between someones teeth with dental tools such as a tooth scraper, even while what seemed to be a bit forceful? i've been brushing properly it's the flossing i've always edged away from..

Answer 1

hello there, the gaps that u think ur dentist created were actually present before the cleaning procedure, only that the gaps were filled with a hard substance called calculus which gets slowly deposited coz one does not brush nicely. this calculus, slowly takes the place of gums in between the teeth and causes the gums to move down away from teeth hence when u see spaces, these were the places where calculus was present. this has to be removed if we have stop progression of disease. and those tiny pieces of gum must be this calculus pieces or diseased gum tissue. some sensitivity is bound to occur after cleaning , try some desensitizing tooth paste ans start brushing properly, best of luck for ur healthy teeth.........

Answer 2

Plaque forms on (and in between) your teeth between brushing and, if left too long, will calcify so that you can't remove it yourself. They were removing the hard deposits from your teeth. Yes, those spaces were there before, but filled up over time. Try to start a regular flossing routine along with brushing. That way, the deposits won't build up quite so much and your next cleaning will go so much easier.... and your gums (and you) will be much healthier and they won't bleed so much. The reason they are bleeding is because the plaque and tartar are irritating your gums... and they are covered in bacteria which can lead to other health problems as well as cavities and bone loss. Now that you have the spaces, you want to keep them. Also (in addition to flossing) try using a "proxybrush" (anywhere you can buy toothbrushes). It is a very thin brush that you can use to go right in between your teeth. It should help to keep them cleaner. =)

Answer 3

I think that your first consideration might be to see what you can do to try to remedy or avert your gum loss. I am not sure how big the gap is or what the cause of your gum loss might be. You first should consult a dentist about it. From my understanding, gu loss may result from gum disease, which often is caused by inadequate circulation to the gums. Brushing your teeth at the gum line helps to restore the circulation and to restore health to the gums. At first the gums might bleed when they are brushed at the gum line, but this minor problem will stop as the brushing continues on a regular basis. Possibly, with healthier gums, the gap will become less pronounced. Bonding also sounds like a possibility that would be effective for minor gaps. However, it is advisable to consider some of the drawbacks of this procedure, such as the removal of some of the healthy tooth enamel and the tendency to pick up stains from certain foods. A google search on bonding will take you to a web page hosted by the Canadian Dental Association, which briefly describes the procedure as well as the merits and drawbacks of this kind of treatment. If the gap really is not all that large I am inclined to agree with the respondent who advised you not to worry about it. I know that gum disease eventually can result in a loss of your teeth and that it often is treatable.

Answer 4

I would say it's normal, especially if you had a significant amount of plaque. But if you want another dentist opinion most will give you a free consultation.

Answer 5

no...they were getting tartar out of between your gums...so you may think that they did something but they were cleaning your teeth...so it may appear that something is missing when it is not.....when i have my teeth cleaned it is very refreshing.....my teeth can breath....

Answer 6

Are you sure it wasn't GW's fault???