Dentist appointment

No problem

by IAN MC - 2018-02-24 10:40:17

XRays have absolutely no effect on pacemakers. Just lie back and enjoy it !

Ian

Thanks!

by Mcd - 2018-02-24 12:48:42

Thank you!  But I hate the dentist!!  Hahah

Some Precautions

by MartyP - 2018-02-24 23:20:24

My dentist won't use the ultrasonic plack cleaner ....

Here's some info I found

ardiac pacemakers are the implanted devices used to treat patients with damaged heart muscles. These electronic devices are sensitive to strong electromagnetic signals. The dental literature also included articles regarding electromagnetic interferences to pacemakers, due to dental devices such as ultrasonic scalers, electrosurgical unit, ultrasonic bath cleaners, and battery driven light cure composite unit. Although pacemakers of new generation have more protective features than those of past, but still precautionary measures should be taken in dental clinics for the safety of cardiac patients with pacemaker. The aim of this paper is to identify the possible sources from dental clinics which can adversely interfere with the pacemaker activity and to provide some guidelines for safe dental practice in this high-risk group.

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by Tracey_E - 2018-02-25 14:21:40

Newer pacers are very well shielded and do not require any additional precautions at the dentist. They used to be careful with the cavitron but it's not necessary any longer. Tell them you have it, some offices feel better taking precautions (just keep the cable away from the pacer, they can still use it).

They may not be comfortable giving you more than novocaine in the office.