Question 1

will getting a deep cleaning make a big difference in my breath?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: If bad breath is due to sinus problems or gerd than cleaning of teeth may not make a difference. If odor is from problems with gums/ teeth - then it could make a big difference.

Question 2

can biotene pbf oral rinse help me avoid a deep cleaning? help please?

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Dentist or Hygienist: Biotene can provide relief from dry mouth symptoms, but does not replace professional cleaning.

Question 3

can biotene pbf oral rinse help me avoid having to get a deep cleaning?

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Not substitute: Use of any rinses are not substitutes for prophylaxis and cleaning at the dentists office. Rinses, no matter how good, do not access all areas of plaque or bacterial buildup. You are best served to seek routine cleaning and examinations by professionals.

Question 4

how long does discomfort from a deep cleaning last?

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Periodontal disease: Scale and root planning--commonly called "deep cleaning" is necessary whenever a patient has infection of the tender gingiva tissue that surrounds the bottom of our teeth.   This tissue will react differently to treatment depending on the severity of the infection.  Someone with mild periodontal disease  can expect to have lingering discomfort for 1-2 days after the procedure;  moderate 2-4 days.

Question 5

what to do if i have to get a deep cleaning. how bad is it?

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Common procedure: When your dentist sees perio pockets depths of 4mm or higher he/she will recommend a periodontal deep cleaning. It requires local anesthetic because the teeth are scraped several millimeters below the gum line. It also has to be done in a few separate visits.

Question 6

what exactly is a "deep cleaning" and does everyone at some point have to have this done?

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Yes: A deep cleaning is just one where the dentist or hygienist uses an instrument called a curette or scaler. It is as only as deep as the pocket of gum (gingiva) above the bone. Healthy teeth will have shallow pockets and the "deep" cleaning is not a big deal. If there is significant pocketing, then it is indeed deep to get the depth of the pocket clean.

Question 7

how do i know if im not being over charged for a deep cleaning? one dr. is charging me a lil over 1000 and one is 480?

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Not possible to know: It's unclear what kind of procedures you are questioning and thus it is not possible to provide a cogent answer to your query.

Provide more details and we may be able to provide a more complete answer.

Question 8

can a deep cleaning cure most stages of periodontitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Periodontitis is a severe infection usually requiring more that just a deep cleaning for cure.  Talk to your Dentist or a gum specialist, a Periodontist.

Question 9

how much time does a deep cleaning take at the dentist?

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1 1/2 - 2 hours: If the deep cleaning is being performed by a dental hygienist, it should take about an hour and a half to two hours to complete. If the deep cleaning is done by the dentist him or herself, it should take between one hour and an hour and a half to complete.

Question 10

what does it mean when my dentist says i need deep cleaning?

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Periodontal disease: Your dentist should be able to explain what is going on in your mouth in a way that you understand.  Don't hesitate to ask for a better explanation. Generally deep cleaning, or scaling and root planing, is done when there  are deep spaces under your gums that accumulate bacteria and toxins,  inflammation, periodontal infection will destroy the bone around the teeth if if is  a remove.

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