Where You Work Is Important

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Work wherever it is light and bright. You must be able to see what needs to be done. Sunlight or light from a lamp is usually enough. Use a dental mirror to direct more light into the mouth.

Use a chair that has a back high enough to support the person’s head.

Think about how you can stand and work the most easily.

To take out a lower tooth,
you need to push down and then pull up.

So the person should be sitting down low.

If you stand on a box, he will be lower.

To take out an upper tooth,
you need to push up and then pull down.

So the person should be sitting up high.

If he sits on cushions, he will be higher.

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This page was updated:17 May 2024

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