When I was a dental nurse, there were always problems where the hygienist was “brutal or a butcher” and now, as a hygienist, I have to deal with these problems on a daily basis. In my training, I was never taught that pain and strength were considered good practice. It should depend on the technique. Every week, when dealing with new patients, I get the same story that the patient hasn't returned to the dentist due to poor hygiene, or is afraid to return, so he postpone the appointment.
This is not good for either the clinic or the patient. You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar British Dental Journal (Br Dent J) ISSN 1476-5373 (online) ISSN 0007-0610 (print). Flaking and polishing can sometimes be a little uncomfortable, especially when they move to the gum line. It's quite normal for a small amount of bleeding to occur during treatment, however, most people describe it as uncomfortable rather than painful.
What's the best way to combat gum disease? Brush your teeth, use dental floss and mouthwash. It's a very simple solution to such a painful problem. During a cleaning, your teeth can feel very sensitive, more sensitive than usual, and it's due to gum disease. With gum disease, the gums separate from the teeth and reveal the root of the tooth, which is much more sensitive to both touch and hot and cold water.
During a cleaning, the hygienist and dentist can prick and puncture this area to remove tartar and other accumulations, but also to examine the depth of the problem. Mild gum disease is called gingivitis, in which the gum (the fancy word for gums) is inflamed and tender. The gums are full of blood vessels, and when cleaning utensils touch the inflamed and tender gum, they can burst and bleed. If left uncontrolled, this gingivitis can develop into periodontitis.
If this is not maintained, the plaque will start to build up again soon after the consultation with the hygienist and, if not removed, it will turn into calculus (tartar). Visits to the dental hygienist would not harm our gums, as they will work to extremely high standards after extensive training. Discuss these options with your dental hygienist before your appointment so that they can work out the best plan of action for you. Listening to music through headphones or encouraging your hygienist to talk about other unrelated topics are a good start.
Many people think that it is the hygienist who causes the pain that many people experience and therefore avoid booking more appointments with the hygienist. Therefore, when the hygienist begins to remove plaque and calculus (tartar) from the mouth, bleeding will occur because the gums are already inflamed and may be sore or tender after the appointment. Part of your hygienist's job is to support you and improve your own toothbrushing and interdental cleaning. A dentist will assess and diagnose the state of your dental health and will advise you if any restoration is necessary, but a hygienist will analyze the levels of hygiene in much more detail and will be able to give you personalized advice on the best way to clean the surroundings of crowns, bridges, implants, etc.
and what products may be useful to you. If you find that cleaning your teeth is really extremely painful, let your hygienist know, as he may give you an anesthetic. Your hygienist has a much longer appointment to focus solely on the oral health of your teeth and gums. I hope that if this topic is discussed, hygienists will reflect on their own way of treating the patient.
You've probably heard stories (or experienced yourself) when dental hygienists ask patients how often they floss, only to be told that it's every day while the patient's mouth is full of blood from sensitive gums and that they've never flossed. This is where bacteria hide and where tooth decay and dental diseases can start, only a hygienist will be able to eliminate them for you. I think that many hygienists feel that they do not consider the needs of the patient and that they are only trying to meet their own needs than what they think is expected of them. .
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