How much damage can a dental hygienist do to your mouth? I had my teeth cleaned!

How much damage can a dental hygienist do to your mouth? I had my teeth cleaned 2 days ago and am in pain.?

I have sensitive teeth but having my teeth cleaned more frequently (once every 4 months) than normal used to help. Problems started last fall when a different dental hygienist cleaned my teeth. She was really rough and I was in pain and my gums were puffy for weeks. They weren't before the cleaning. The next time, a new dh cleaned them. She said that some of my bone was exposed and blamed me for not brushing well. I think the previous dh caused the problem. I was in so much pain that I switched from Sensodyne toothpaste, which I had used for decades, to Arm & Hammer for sensitive teeth and using mouthwash hurt too much. I wanted to postpone the last cleaning but the dentist wouldn't listen to me. This time I am in even more pain and have not been able to sleep much since the cleaning.

I think it's time to find a new dentist. Are any dentist aware of the quality of work that their dental hygienists do?

It is true that after a deep cleaning your gums may be sore. Have you considered discussing this with your dentist? He knows about your individual needs and should be able to help you.
Honestly, without seeing your teeth, it is difficult to know if you had a couple of "heavy handed" dental hygienists or if you have extremely sensitive gums and major oral hygiene issues.
It may be necessary to visit a periodontist (specializing in gum disease and bone loss), have your teeth cleaned "while you sleep" (a.k.a. be sedated), or get a prescription to help with the pain.
Dentists usually know the quality of the hygienists work - especially if they listen to their patients. Let him know!
Best of luck with this. Wish I could help you more :)