dental hygiene
Why Remove Upper and Lower Teeth Together?
Dentists usually recommend removing wisdom teeth when they’re causing trouble or are likely to cause trouble later. A tooth that’s trapped under the gum can become painful. Another might be hard to clean because it sits so far back.
And if both an upper and lower wisdom tooth on the same side need removal, handling them together can feel much easier. You don’t have to arrange another appointment weeks later or mentally prepare for the same procedure all over again.
One Recovery Instead of Two
• Less appointment juggling, which is especially nice if your work schedule is already packed.
• The first couple of days can feel pretty tender, but that usually beats restarting the whole process later.
• If one tooth is deeply impacted, the recovery deserves more attention because the procedure itself may be more involved.
What Happens During the Procedure?
You may receive local anesthesia so the area is numb. Some patients also have sedation, depending on the complexity of the extraction and their comfort level. You shouldn’t feel sharp pain during the removal, although pressure and movement can still be noticeable.
Disclaimer
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