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I have had a top molar pulled. now i need to have a bottom molar pulled. will it hurt worse than the top?
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Not necessarily...: Dental anesthetics work just as well in the mandibular arch as they do in the maxillary arch.
Answered 4/4/2016
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No: You will be numb during the extraction. Follow the post op instructions to minimize healing problems.
Answered 7/23/2014
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