Dental hygiene is an important part of having healthy teeth.\u00a0 I whole heartedly recommend getting your teeth cleaned by a competent hygienist.\u00a0 However, I do not recommend cleaners containing fluoride.\u00a0 Some, but not all, of the abrasives used in cleanings contain fluoride.\u00a0 If you choose not to have this used on your teeth (it is a neurotoxin and can contribute to thyroid problems – not to mention that it has never been proven to improve tooth health), just ask your dentist or hygienist to use a cleaner without fluoride.\u00a0 That should include no rinses with fluoride in them.\u00a0 These should be available at any dental office.<\/p>\n
Sitting in a dental chair with your mouth open and your head tiled back can also cause symptoms after a treatment. \u00a0This is due to a shift in the relationship of the bones of the head and the neck. \u00a0It is relatively easy to resolve if addressed soon after the cleaning. \u00a0Some hygienists are incredibly gentle, while others use a bit more force when they remove plaque form the teeth.\u00a0 This force can actually move or rotate the tooth in its socket and cause symptoms after a cleaning.\u00a0 These can range from tooth\/mouth pain to headaches and blurred vision, to name a few.\u00a0 I have been blessed recently with a gentle hygienist, but have not always had them.\u00a0 Sometimes I actually need an osteopathic treatment after getting a teeth cleaning.\u00a0 If you are not sure if your hygienist is gentle, or it you have any issues that begin directly or shortly after your cleaning, you may need a treatment to get your teeth, head, and body back to working well.\u00a0 Call the office or visit your osteopath (who should be skilled in cranial osteopathy) for an appointment.<\/p>\n
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