Dental extraction

Hi,Can anyone give me any advice on tooth extraction. I am having two teeth extracted tomorrow. I have read about having antibiotics before the procedure but wondered if that was for every one who has a pacemaker. I had my pm fitted 7months ago for brady/tachy/af.

I would appreciate anyones thoughts on this.

Thanks Lis.

7 Comments

Hi Smokie

by IAN MC - 2014-09-30 06:09:40

There is absolutely no need for antibiotic prophylaxis just because you have a PM.

With some other heart conditions such as replacement heart valves , dentists usually give a/b's to help prevent bacterial endocarditis but PMs do not give the same risk.

Enjoy tomorrow !!!!

Ian

My Cardiologist said no

by Lurch - 2014-09-30 07:09:58

My dentist called my Cardiologist before she did work on me. He told her not to give me antibiotics before any procedure, it wasn't necessary!

YMMV

No problem

by norskie - 2014-09-30 11:09:31

My dentist extracted one of my teeth with no antibiotic and no problems.

HI Tattoo Man

by IAN MC - 2014-10-01 01:10:09

I know you've had an artificial heart valve fitted hence the massive dose of Amoxicillin ( any gut upsets with that dose ?? often high doses give you a run for your money if you know what I mean ! )

I was interested to read that the jury is still out on the need
for antibiotic cover even with artificial valve patients; better safe than sorry I guess !

Cheers

Ian








Hi IAN MC...............

by Tattoo Man - 2014-10-01 01:10:12



.............for the last five years in the UK I have not been expected to take Antibiotic 'Cover'...up until then I would take a massive 3 Grams of Amoxicillin in one go !!...crazy looking back.

It was more to do with insurance than any provable risk factor.

Best wishes Smokie..

TattooMan

Dentist

by Smokie - 2014-10-01 04:10:09

Thank you thank you thank you, Ive had a sleepless night wondering if i needed an a/b before 11am this morning.

lis

IAN MC......................

by Tattoo Man - 2014-10-02 05:10:59


................I had my annual review with my smashing Cardiologist just yesterday...Andrew Haughton...Grantham Hospital is breaking new ground with new implants to check cardiac behaviour...

Andrew will write to me for a December Forum re all Cardiac issues...this is about a group that looks at all aspects of cardiac health....I look forward to being involved in this matter.

PM Club will not be left out of my attentions..

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