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Can a general dentist perform surgical or complex tooth extractions?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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Dentist: I guess it depends on the experience of the dentist.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/30/2016

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Depends: Depends on the complexity of the extraction. See the best ( not the bargain) Dentist in your area for examination. Referral to an Oral Surgeon may be prudent.

Dr Douglas agreed

Answered 12/24/2016

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I have been bleeding for a week already do to a tooth extraction is that normal?I went back to dentist 2 times n he just cleans the clot but the bleeding wont stop .during the day it really doesn't bleed but every morning I wake up bleeding .

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Are the any dentists in the East rand operating during the lockdown? Need a tooth extraction asap

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Why do dentists tell you to keep the cotton at the tooth extraction site for 30 to 45 mins?

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