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Scaling & root planing

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Temporary discomfort potential

  • Removable dentures
    Denture sores may occur following delivery; pain may be significant for new denture wearers, especially for immediate dentures (delivered the day teeth are removed)
  • Scaling & root planing
    Above average. Can easily be treated (ask your dentist).
  • Simple extractions
    Above average
  • Surgical extractions
    Above average