Summary: I got my 2nd cleaning with my braces on. They hurt this time around :(
Today was my second cleaning and regular checkup with my dentist. Last time I had it, I had my teeth cleaned but that was pretty quick (and maybe not very detailed). It was actually done by the dentist!!!!
This time around, the hygienist actually did the cleaning. She spent an entire hour cleaning my teeth and I could taste the blood. A few things she noted were:
- gums are slightly receeded, but not too much (they have been like that for at least 2 years as far as I remember)
- gums are a bit swollen (I had no idea)
So after an hour of painful cleaning, she told me I needed to stimulate my gums because they are bleeding which indicates a sign of unhealthy gums. By stimulating them they will get a tighter grip to the teeth as well. She gave me this tool with a rubber tip and asked me to basically go through the gum line with it and that was it.
We'll see how it goes, it feels a little sore now.
Oh yes, she also spent time cleaning the space between my gum and my last molar and I just kept wondering, "Am I supposed to floss that too? Is it possible?
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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I have been wearing braces for 1 year now and my sister is also getting one after her birthday. Mom asked me to search for a dental web site, marketing reasonably priced and quality dental services. I was able to find one earlier and I'm calling the office for appointment on Monday. I'm so excited for my sister. Well, thanks for sharing your dental experience.
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