Details of dental scaling and root planing?

Question

If you have had this done, did your gums bleed a lot during the procedure? What was your pain like after the novacaine wore off? I am going in tomorrow for the top half of my mouth and I am VERY worried! Also, if your dentist used irrigation, was there a lof of water in you rmouth at one time?

Thanks for your encouragement and information!

Answer 1

I'm a dentist.

You should be anesthetized for the procedure (which, unless the doctor knows how to give a "V-2 nerve block", requires multiple shots to numb your top teeth). Nonetheless, don't expect the procedure to produce much discomfort, if any.

Pain afterward is mild to moderate, but can be controlled adequately with over-the-counter painkillers.

The amount of bleeding varies, depending on the level of inflammation of your periodontal tissues. It's never severe though, and even patients on coumadin and other blood thinners are ok to have this procedure.

Finally, concerning the water: we try to prevent water from pooling up in your mouth. In all honesty, though, you can certainly swallow if need be.

Answer 2

Scaling and Rooting also known as Deep Cleaning.
This therapy is designed to 'cleanse' your oral tissues of bacterial toxins and debris. This will start the process toward gum and tissue healing. Our goal? Your gums and supporting structures will be the stable foundation we are seeking; to complete your dental treatment.

What to expect!

You may notice slight ‘oozing’ from the gums. This will decrease rapidly.

Some sensitivity to certain foods may be expected following your appointment(s).
…including …

extreme hot and cold
spicy foods
acidic foods (citrus; as an example)

Over the next few days and weeks, as your teeth and gums become healthier, the gum tissue will actually 'shrink.' More tooth may be exposed. Increased sensitivity can occur with these teeth - which is transient in nature. The best way to decrease this sensitivity is to keep the area as clean as possible [brushing, flossing and rinsing; as directed].

Every person is different. Thus, all post operative instructions are 'customized' for you by our dental hygiene staff. However, basic rules do apply.

Salt/Water rinses [1 tsp. salt w/8 oz. warm water]; 3 times per day - for 30 to 60 seconds
Peroxide/Water rinses to assist with impacted debris
Listerine, Alcohol Free or Prescription rinses to begin 24 - 48 hours after therapy; per your hygiene staff recommendation.

Perhaps; however, not normally. In a vast majority of cases; should medications for sensitivity be necessary - over the counter anti-inflammatory formulations work very well. These include:

Advil (Ibuprophen) [600mg {3 tablets} - 3x/day]
Aleve (Naprosyn Sodium) [220mg {1-2 tablets} 3x/day]
An excellent method to reduce sensitivity post operatively is to take one of these medications one hour PRIOR to your nextappointment

Answer 3

I don't recall any bleeding after at all. Feels pretty much like a cleaning, but more thorough. I had novocaine, but I also took the nitrous...because I just love it. It was over in a flash...with the nitrous. They do rinse your mouth but there's not an abundance of water. This isn't generally done until someone is in their late 40's. If you're younger than that, start taking better care of your teeth. They do this because you already have periodontal disease from lack of flossing.

Answer 4

I had it done a few years ago. It was well worth it. I had the scaling done, not the planing (I don't know what that is).

I had quarters done, since I was getting my fillings replaced as well.

My dentist numbed me, lifted the gum and scraped. I did not feel anything, including water. Also, I was able to go to work right afterwards (second shift at a call center) with no problem.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

usually due to ur gums are inflammed when the instruments comes near the gum it bleeds....