Hey Bubba, I've experienced this. Personally, I think that even ifyou're only in there for cleaning and fluoride, the pressure they put on your skull, jaw and neck as they yank and poke and prod causes reaction pressure down the spine. Not to mention the whole having to sit still, semi-upsidedown for however long it takes.
What I do find odd is that your dentist wasn't able to tell you the non-active ingredients in the products she used. Don't we have laws about that in Canada? Hell, my soap has a more comprehensive list of ingredients than that fluoride did.
Sorry to hear how you were affected, regardless of what caused it. That just bites. If you'll excuse the pun.
Hugs,