1. Desensitizing treatment. It is recommended to use a desensitizing toothpaste on the teeth 4 to 10 days before a dental cleaning (scaling) to reduce the sore and sensitive feeling during the procedure. You can continue using it after the cleaning as well, to alleviate any post-cleaning sensitivity.
2. Anti-inflammatory medication. The "pain" felt during a dental cleaning is mainly caused by acute inflammation of the gums. Therefore, before the cleaning, you should check whether the gums are in an acute inflammatory phase. If so, systemic or local anti-inflammatory treatment should be performed first, and the cleaning can be done afterwards.
3. Staged cleaning. Staged cleaning is suitable for patients with thick and heavy calculus, poor response to anti-inflammatory drugs, or unsatisfactory desensitization. During the interval between cleaning sessions, anti-inflammatory or desensitizing treatment can continue, which greatly reduces soreness while also improving the results of the treatment.
4. Regular cleaning. Having your teeth professionally cleaned every six months, one year, or two years makes it less likely that you will experience soreness during the procedure.
