Dianne-TX Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I posted a couple of weeks back regarding alternatives to root planing and scaling. Now, I would like to know if anyone (or anyone you know personally) has had this done and could share their experience. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Well, my DH is currently going through this (his 4th - and last - appointment is tomorrow morning), and he has been shocked by how painful it has been. All three previous appointments have triggered migraines, and he is still in agony whenever he eats anything salty or with honey (I know that salt is conductive, not sure why the honey is a problem). His teeth are just hyper hyper sensitive and he says it's like having a simultaneous toothache in every tooth. Not very encouraging, I'm afraid! DH wishes someone had told him in advance how bad it would be. :ack2: Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammommy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 It wasn't half as bad as I had imagined, honestly. I was given novacaine, and didn't feel anything when I was being worked on. Afterwords, I only needed Advil. I really had little discomfort after. You should know that I am a total dental-phobic and was dreading this. It turned out to be nothing. HTH! Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianne-TX Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Wow! Two way different experiences! Yikes! Anyone else to add to either side? Tell me the truth. I haven't started yet (and not sure I'm going to), but it is being advised that I do it and I really don't want to do it. :scared: I'm not being ignorant. I am doing an alternative treatment for the moment using the Thieves toothpaste and mouthwash from Young Living. I've also been told to use the Thieves oil on my gums. I haven't done that as diligently, but I will. Anyone heard of experiences using Thieves products? I go back to the dentist in Oct. and I'm looking forward to hearing anything from him that says things have improved. I love experiments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I had this done some years ago. Don't recall any particular problem with pain, nor any particular follow-up problems. My lack of memories may be the best "endorsement" which I can offer ! Quality of the dentist probably governs the process and outcome more than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchel210 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I did it a few weeks back. The dentist put a numbing cream...so I didnt feel any pain at all?? After, they gave us a medicated mouthwash and that was it. We go back every 3 months to make sure all is well and floss everyday! That is the key!! Mine didnt do any numbing shots or anything like that. It is just like a deep cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Those of you who had it done fairly painlessly ~ was it done manually or ultrasonically? The hygienist who worked on DH used ultrasound, and it left his teeth hypersensitive to heat and cold. Also if he eats anything salty, the electrolytic effect is like someone running an electrical current to all his teeth. I wonder if the hygienist was just way too aggressive??? Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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