Hygienist woes
Discussion
I had an appointment with the dentist today, followed by a visit to the hygienist. I've been once before some years ago and can still remember the sledge like touch she had, but thought i would give it another go.
So she peers in my mouth and states all looks fine, but we'll just give them the once over. She then proceeds to inflict the kind of pain that after a couple of minutes has me breaking my own fingers in angst anticipation of what feels like her peeling my gums away from my teeth and shoving rusty nails down the gaps!
Needless to say i won't ever be going back, but am i alone in this stand?
So she peers in my mouth and states all looks fine, but we'll just give them the once over. She then proceeds to inflict the kind of pain that after a couple of minutes has me breaking my own fingers in angst anticipation of what feels like her peeling my gums away from my teeth and shoving rusty nails down the gaps!
Needless to say i won't ever be going back, but am i alone in this stand?
MacGee said:
brush your teeth better and it wont happen........I havent had teeth cleaned for over 20 years and no probs.........no bleeding, no mobility and no bad smells. And no....I dont wear dentures...
Cheeky t
t, i'm meticulous in my oral hygiene, she even said there was nothing amiss.fadeaway said:
sinizter said:
Change hygienist. Dont stop going.
What he said. It's only a bit of polishing and scrapping. It shouldn't be causing actual pain!Guffy said:
MacGee said:
brush your teeth better and it wont happen........I havent had teeth cleaned for over 20 years and no probs.........no bleeding, no mobility and no bad smells. And no....I dont wear dentures...
Cheeky tt, i'm meticulous in my oral hygiene, she even said there was nothing amiss.BTW if nothing amiss you are wasting your money and dont need the treatment...possibly.
MacGee said:
Guffy said:
MacGee said:
brush your teeth better and it wont happen........I havent had teeth cleaned for over 20 years and no probs.........no bleeding, no mobility and no bad smells. And no....I dont wear dentures...
Cheeky tt, i'm meticulous in my oral hygiene, she even said there was nothing amiss.BTW if nothing amiss you are wasting your money and dont need the treatment...possibly.
MacGee said:
Guffy said:
MacGee said:
brush your teeth better and it wont happen........I havent had teeth cleaned for over 20 years and no probs.........no bleeding, no mobility and no bad smells. And no....I dont wear dentures...
Cheeky tt, i'm meticulous in my oral hygiene, she even said there was nothing amiss.BTW if nothing amiss you are wasting your money and dont need the treatment...possibly.
Driller said:
MacGee said:
Guffy said:
MacGee said:
brush your teeth better and it wont happen........I havent had teeth cleaned for over 20 years and no probs.........no bleeding, no mobility and no bad smells. And no....I dont wear dentures...
Cheeky tt, i'm meticulous in my oral hygiene, she even said there was nothing amiss.BTW if nothing amiss you are wasting your money and dont need the treatment...possibly.
LeoSayer said:
fadeaway said:
sinizter said:
Change hygienist. Dont stop going.
What he said. It's only a bit of polishing and scrapping. It shouldn't be causing actual pain!MacGee said:
Guffy said:
MacGee said:
brush your teeth better and it wont happen........I havent had teeth cleaned for over 20 years and no probs.........no bleeding, no mobility and no bad smells. And no....I dont wear dentures...
Cheeky tt, i'm meticulous in my oral hygiene, she even said there was nothing amiss.BTW if nothing amiss you are wasting your money and dont need the treatment...possibly.
head, I hope that was tongue in cheek.Yes sometimes hygienist treatment is unpleasant, dependant on alot of things, state of gums, tooth sensitivity, pain threshold etc etc etc. We can give local anaesthetic if you're being a total wuss
Try another hygienist, I think you should all come and see me
ETA: I don't enjoy inflicing pain, and I actually feel quite guilty if someone is in a bit of discomfort.
Edited by Rach* on Thursday 24th December 14:07
Guffy said:
....has me breaking my own fingers in angst anticipation of what feels like her peeling my gums away from my teeth and shoving rusty nails down the gaps!
My wife sees the dentist for her scrape and polish, and has anaesthetic, as the hygienist doesn't seem to understand the screeched words "those teeth there are hellish sensitive, don't point your pressure washer at them ever again!!"was indeed tongue in cheek...of course. I forgot but I do have a hygenist in one of my practices. he is newly qualified and is excellent. Most people should visit the hygenist and get it sorted. Gums are the foundation of the mouth ...so look after them..
Edited by MacGee on Saturday 26th December 15:45
I do agree with MacGee, hygienists are very important. Plaque left on the tooth surfaces can do a few things, 1) cause tooth decay and the second where the salvary glands are calcifies the plaque which can cause gum disease. Getting rid of the calculus can make your teeth and gums very healthy. Make sure you brush the gums as well but becareful not to brush hard which can cause the gums to recede which can cause the pain whilst with the hygenist. But hey bet you have a great smile now. Regards from an RDN OHE
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