Dentist did a quick cleaning of tarter on my front teeth before doing filling else, updated_at = now() where. now i find one of the front teeth has become very sensitive. what do i do?

Have dentist check: If tarter caused gum recession, and root of tooth is now partially exposed. It will be sensitive. Have your dentist check tooth to make sure it isn't in hyper function. Dentist can guide you as to sensitivity reducing treatments such as Fluoride treatment, anti-sensitivity toothpastes, etc.

Recession: Most likely cause is that you presented at the office with a substantial amount of tarter on your teeth and have had gum recession exposing parts of the teeth that are not meant to be exposed. Try a toothpaste for sensitive teeth. Also make sure you return for a proper cleaning and examination.

Common complaint: What you experienced is quite common. The scaling of your teeth whether it was from an ultrasonic scaler or hand instruments or both often causes post-op sensitivity for a number of reasons. Keep your teeth clean, avoid hot and cold foods and liquids and in no time they should be feeling fine again. If not, have your dentist recheck the area to make sure something else did not occur. Feel better.

Root exposed: 1) use a soft manual toothbrush. 2) place the brush where the teeth and the gum join together. 3) move the brush in circles. 4) do all teeth this way on the face side and the tongue side. 5) initially the gum may bleed because you are cleaning out an open sore, however this bleeding will stop and the tissue will now begin to heal. 6) follow up with a water pik spraying water in circles same places.

Normal : It is common . Sometimes after a person gets cleaning to remove tartar from around teeth . They become little sensitive for few days and they go back to normal . Try to use care while brushing your teeth and you could use a special tooth paste for sensitive teeth.If sensitivity goes on call your dentist.