Sophia Bednarski, DMD

Nothing is going to substitute the mechanical action of flossing, and brushing to remove the soft plaque that is deposited on your teeth during the course of the day. You are totally right about it. Before you go to sleep, your teeth should get the luxury to be clean for the night.

"Dry socket" is one of the complications, that can occur after extraction of the tooth. It happens when you loose the clot from the site, post extraction. There are many things that can contribute to it. One of them is smoking, and other may be suctioning and spitting the saliva with blood. It may be voluntary. When you loose the clot, the nerve endings in the bony socket are exposed, and this hurts. Patient should seek professional help, and go back to their dentist. There is a treatment for it, but it should be done by a professional.

Thanks for your questions.

Regards,
Dr. Bednarski

There are many causes of your condition. Some of them are: stress, which leeds to clenching and grinding, misalignment of the teeth; not treated by orthodontist. The dental professional, whether it is your dentist or other specialist in this area can help you with this. Taking your dentition/teeth off so called premature occlusal contacts may also help. If you are experiencing pain, you may need anti-inflammatory medication.

I was reading your email again and you mentioned allergy. It is less known that some toothpastes may cause allergic reaction. Having said that the most common allergen in the toothpaste is Cinnamon. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask, sincerely Dr. Bednarski

Good oral hygiene is very important for your overall health. If you feel that you are doing everything right and still have had a problem, definitely contact your dentist. If in your opinion: the hygienist was " rough", you have to have your dentist know about it. Take care Dr. Bednarski