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I need dental scaling\root planning but i'm afraid of the pain afterwards, what should i expect? is this something just regular tylenol (acetaminophen) can handle?

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Pain not an issue: Scaling causes minimal or usually no discomfort.

Answered 2/19/2014

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Dr. John Kong answered

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Minor discomfort.: You may feel minor discomfort from the injection or sensitivity to hot/cold liquids after scaling ; root planing. Otc tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen is usually enough to tide you over; the discomfort should disappear over a short time.

Answered 6/25/2014

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