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Deep root cleaning

04/23/2008 09:03PM

Question:

does deep root cleaning hurt

Answer:

You should be numb during the procedure.  Afterwards, you can be a little sore.  You'll know you had a procedure done.  Warm salt water rinses help (2-3 times per day) and whatever you take for a headache can be taken.  It doesn't last for more than a day.

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The Ohio State University Michele P. Carr, RDH, MA
Associate Professor and Director
Dental Hygiene
Section of Primary Care
College of Dentistry
The Ohio State University
Michele P. Carr, RDH,  MA