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Teeth Cleaning Before Tooth Extraction: Can You Do Both at Once?
Dr. Dale Hardy DMD2026-09-30T04:14:44-04:00Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Dale Hardy, DMD, Cornerstone Dentistry, Anderson. Last updated September 2026. Quick answer: Yes, you can usually get a teeth cleaning before a tooth extraction, and for simple extractions it can sometimes be done the same day. A cleaning lowers the bacteria around the tooth, and poor oral hygiene [...]











