The teeth cleaning method eliminates plaque from the teeth down to the roots in mild to early gum disease situations. This stops the progression of gum disease, ensuring that your teeth are clean and germ-free. Here’s what you should avoid after teeth cleaning.
Eating While Mouth Is Numb
If your teeth cleaning treatment involves anaesthesia, avoid eating while the mouth is numb. This is because biting might harm your gums and prevent the healing process without you being aware of it.
Having Acidic Foods
Avoid eating hard and acidic foods for at least 24 hours after your teeth cleaning treatment. The acid in foods can damage teeth, leading to teeth sensitivity and irritation in the oral cavity.
Brushing Hard
It's essential to brush your teeth twice a day, but avoid brushing your teeth too hard after teeth cleaning treatment, irritating gums and causes them to bleed.
Avoiding Flossing
Following dental cleaning, sensitive teeth and sore gums are typical. As a result, people stop flossing, which leads to the deposition of plaque and food particles between the teeth.
Smoking
All the gains of your teeth cleaning treatment will go in vain if you smoke. So, it is in the best interest of your teeth and overall health to not smoke after your teeth cleaning treatment.