dentist

are there any problems going to dentist with a pacemaker to have  atooth repaired(like a filling?)    First time since receiving pacemaker.  Thank you.  marybeth

7 Comments

Dental tools

by Good Dog - 2016-06-14 16:49:08

The only concern is the ultrasonic tool for cleaning your teeth. However, it is very unlikely to cause a problem. Just be sure to advise your dentist that you have a pacemaker.

There are lots of warnings out there for stuff that can negatively impact a pacemaker. The liklihood of anything causing a problem is very remote. In reality, I have yet to find anything that caused me any problems. 

Not to worry!

MBRADY

by IAN MC - 2016-06-14 17:18:51

 

I have just had some ongoing dental work which finished today ( Hooray ) with the fitting of teeth implants. I have had my gums slashed and stitched , my jawbone drilled into and the pacemaker didn't complain one bit.

The only everlasting damage which has been done is to my bank balance.

Enjoy !

Ian

Ultrasonic Cleaner

by Shaun - 2016-06-14 17:43:50

My dentist refuses to use her ultrasonic cleaner with me, but other than that I've not encountered any restrictions.

Just went...

by Hoser - 2016-06-14 21:33:18

Had a cleaning, check up, x-rays, prep for crown. No problems noted. Just inform them of your condition and let the dentist decide on the precautions he should take.

Not a big issue

by SteveE - 2016-06-17 19:29:11

My dentist is like some of the others - we no longer use the ultrasonic cleaning tools. 

One other thing, though, is to check with your cardiologist.  Some of them recommend antibiotics before any invasive dental work (which includes cleaning) just to guard against infection.

I do not know if that is any official protocol, as I take antibiotics before dental work due to having a prosthetic heart valve.

 

SteveE

Dentist

by Lynnie50 - 2016-07-21 19:19:19

I have had my pacemaker oe year on the 6th August and i was wondering about the Dentist as my cardiologist told me to let any Dentist no i have a pacemaker, so thank you to everyone for their comments ...

ERPM: a new App for pacemaker and ICD recipients.

by RDL79 - 2017-02-09 04:42:09

Dear all, I want you to know that on Googleplay store there is an Android App named ERPM. 

The acronym stands for “Environmental risks for Pacemaker and ICD” and it is an application for pacemaker and ICD recipients. This application has a list of objects that you can encounter, in the home - or outside - environment, or some diagnostic and therapeutic procedures usually present in healthcare environments. All of these are potentially able to generate an electromagnetic field that can affect the proper function of your pacemaker or ICD. For each area (at home or outside) you will find environments (like kitchen or bank) in which you will see numerous items listed; similarly in the healthcare area. Not all listed items are potentially risky and this will be indicated by a color code. A tutor will always be available to remind you of the meaning of the color codes. The App also has an item search system and moreover, it will give you the opportunity to tell an object not found in order to find it in future updates. This tool help the patient, providing quick, simple and "at your fingertips" relevant information. The function of the App is to help pacemaker/defibrillator recipients. 

The link is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=solutions.brama.app.erpm&hl=it

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