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Dental teeth cleaning 😬

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Fallingstar Fri 21-Aug-26 12:11:18

Just back from the dentist, a filling and partial clean, to be completed in 2 weeks time.
Is it just me or does anyone else hate the cleaning more than other procedures.
The filling was fine and have had extractions that are preferable. At some point the dentist will touch a nerve, despite doing it under a local.

Whitewavemark2 Fri 21-Aug-26 12:15:17

Im going this afternoon at 3.30pm.

Hate it, my teeth are sensitive so i lay in the chair totally screwed up waiying for the oww!

Oreo Fri 21-Aug-26 12:22:11

I hate it too, so put it off for as long as possible.

Silvergirl Fri 21-Aug-26 12:48:20

Yes, I find the cleaning procedure far worse than anything else. I turn stiff and stop breathing due to the grinding down. It never used to be so horrible. I take painkillers an hour before but not sure if they work.

Fallingstar Fri 21-Aug-26 12:52:07

The grinding is definitely the worst, my dentist is a nice enough chap and stops frequently to ask if I’m ok, to which I nod, though to be honest am far from ok but just want it over with.

Fallingstar Fri 21-Aug-26 12:52:37

Whitewavemark2

Im going this afternoon at 3.30pm.

Hate it, my teeth are sensitive so i lay in the chair totally screwed up waiying for the oww!

Good luck this afternoon 🤞

Witzend Fri 21-Aug-26 12:53:48

It’s got better at my dentist now - he used to use some horrible cold water implement I hated on my sensitive teeth - he’s now got one that uses warm water!
I used to tell him it was akin to a Gestapo torture…👿

Fallingstar Fri 21-Aug-26 12:54:42

Oreo

I hate it too, so put it off for as long as possible.

I did put off going to the dentist for so long that I got a really bad tooth which resulted in an abscess so I keep up with appointments now. But I totally understand why you hold off going.

Fallingstar Fri 21-Aug-26 12:56:44

Witzend

It’s got better at my dentist now - he used to use some horrible cold water implement I hated on my sensitive teeth - he’s now got one that uses warm water!
I used to tell him it was akin to a Gestapo torture…👿

Ah will mention that next time. The water is always cold when I get mine cleaned.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 21-Aug-26 13:01:18

I have my teeth cleaned by the hygienist manually, no drill cleaning I am a total wuss.

Nightsky2 Fri 21-Aug-26 13:01:32

Reminder that I’ve got to make an appointment for this tortuous treatment soon.

fancythat Fri 21-Aug-26 13:02:26

I have it put in my notes that I am a "nervous patient"!

I then get offered a hand hold. Which I sometimes accept! I find it helpful.