Dental work on coumadin

[Granbonny]

My dentist made a comment yesterday..he had prepped a tooth for a crown..said..I'm surprised how quickly I was able to take an impression (for permanent crown)..About 10 minutes for the area to be free of blood. with you on coumadin..Also had 2 fillings..lots of drilling..No bleeding..No pain.. I felt like I had had a stroke for about 4 hours until the numbness wore off.(around my mouth).. Rinsing with a glass of water and couldn't find my mouth. Bonnie

 

[Ross]

More evidence that stopping Coumadin for many things is not necessary.

 

[Granbonny]

Going back to dental visit..Tech says to dentist. when he walks in the room. Miss Bonnie pre-med..an hour ago..but she is still on coumadin. he said..that is fine..I'm seeing more and more patients on plavix now. NO worry..but may take a little longer to clean up her extraction to get a good impression.(didn't want any blood)..neither did I for an $800.00 crown 10 minutes later. he said..My goodness. ready to go for that impression. All dried up, ect...Pefect impression(Tech held it for exactly 6 minutes)Dentist said. Great impression.. Put a temp in it for a month. I looked after my numberness went away. looks like a new tooth. ..No pain..but for first time..I did have diarrea when I got home from Amox..Went away soon. Bonnie

 

[hensylee]

Thought you must be gone somewhere today. Your dentist sounds like he is a really good one and a nice man. You had some extensive stuff done. I don't mind going to the dentist but I do hate the last part - the bill. sounds like you are doing well. You might be sore from the shots! I usually am. When's John going to get his finished?

 

[Blanche]

Bonnie:
Glad it was comfortable for you and that you had a dentist who understood the necessity for you to remain anticoagulated. I need a crown on my back tooth very soon. This will be the first one since I started Coumadin. I hope I have the same kind of good experience that you had.
Kind regrds,
Blanche