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A deep cleaning, also referred to as scaling and root planing, is usually done in patients who have excessive buildup of tartar and plaque, or who have active gum disease.

Anesthetic agents are routinely used for dental fillings and other extensive dental procedures to help reduce pain. Though this is great at making procedures more bearable, your mouth can be left feeling numb temporarily even after leaving the dentist’s office.

Though smoking and vaping is not recommended as it can have negative effects on both oral and overall health, vaping should especially be avoided after teeth whitening at least for the first few hours post whitening.

If you’re an avid smoker, you may be wondering if you’re allowed to smoke after a dental cleaning. The general consensus is that most patients should wait a few hours, and sometimes as long as up to 24 hours before starting to smoke again to allow the teeth and gums to fully heal.