Can Teeth Fall Out After Deep Teeth Cleaning?
To keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible, it is recommended that you get a deep teeth cleaning at least every six months. A deep teeth cleaning is done by a dentist or dental hygienist and begins with an examination of the mouth and teeth to check if everything is in order. Then bacteria, plaque, calcified deposits, and tartar are removed.
Why is it necessary to get your teeth cleaned?
A dental cleaning is essential to maintaining good oral hygiene and healthy teeth. The purpose of a cleaning is to treat and prevent bacterial buildup and prevent dental disease. If you don't get your teeth cleaned regularly by your dentist, you risk bacteria accumulating and forming plaque. A bacterial buildup develops into tartar, which then forms a second layer of plaque and tartar, and this process continues if left untreated. If plaque and tartar are not removed regularly, you risk serious dental problems.
What happens during a deep teeth cleaning?
To take care of your teeth, daily dental hygiene with the use of a toothbrush, dental floss, or interdental brushes is not enough, but it is necessary to undergo dental cleaning at least twice a year in a dental office. This treatment allows the dentist, through special instruments, to remove plaque and bacteria present on teeth and gums, giving the patient a beautiful and healthy smile.
We will use hand tools to get at the deposits of tartar on your teeth, particularly by and under your gums. After your treatment is complete, you can expect to experience less redness, swelling, and bleeding gums. However, immediately following your deep teeth cleaning, you may experience some discomfort during the recovery process.
What are the side effects of teeth cleaning?
If the gums are healthy and there are no large accumulations of tartar, this treatment, even if it can cause a feeling of discomfort, does not give rise to side effects. In some cases, however, some particular conditions may arise in the patient. You may experience some redness, burning, tooth sensitivity, and/or inflamed and bleeding gums
But will my teeth fall out?
No, your teeth will not fall out. This is a myth. Your teeth may feel a bit loose after a deep cleaning, but this is perfectly normal. This happens for a few reasons:
- Loss of Tartar Support: If tartar has been present for a long time, it can act as an artificial “brace” holding teeth in place. Once it's removed, teeth might feel loose temporarily, but this is actually a sign of progress in restoring gum health.
- Reduced Inflammation: Before the cleaning, inflamed gum tissue might have been tightly gripping the teeth. After the inflammation subsides, it may feel like the teeth have more movement, even though they don’t.
- Exposed Root Surfaces: Deep cleaning often removes bacteria and tartar below the gumline, exposing more of the root surfaces. This can make teeth feel a little different and sometimes more mobile.
- Gum Healing Process: As the gums heal and reattach to the teeth in a healthier position, there might be a temporary feeling of looseness.
Damaged tooth enamel
Another false myth is that of believing that cleaning your teeth can ruin their enamel. If, in fact, this treatment is performed by a qualified professional with the use of appropriate tools, there is no risk that the tooth enamel can be ruined, scratched, or chipped.
In Conclusion
We can guide you through the recovery process as part of your deep teeth cleaning to minimize symptoms, including the feeling of loose teeth. As a preventative measure against gum disease and cavities, proper brushing and flossing go a long way. Contact us today to learn about deep teeth cleaning and to schedule an appointment.