{"id":517,"date":"2023-03-17T07:44:37","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T07:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/?p=517"},"modified":"2024-01-17T07:38:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T07:38:09","slug":"blood-thinners-and-oral-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/blood-thinners-and-oral-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood Thinners and Oral Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"
Blood thinners are a type of medicine that prevents your blood from clotting inside a blood vessel, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. They can also keep blood clots from forming or getting larger. They are typically used to treat certain types of heart disease, heart defects, or other medical conditions that could increase your risk of developing blood clots.<\/p>\n
A side effect to taking blood thinners is the difficulty to stop bleeding. This needs to be considered before any dental procedures take place. Always inform your dentist if you are taking a blood thinner medication, especially if you\u2019ve just started one. It will be noted in your chart, and your cardiologist or other specialist will be consulted if you require a dental procedure with the potential for increased bleeding.<\/p>\n
Most general dental procedures, including teeth cleanings, fillings<\/a>, and crowns, will not be affected if you are taking blood thinners. The only time an issue could arise is during an invasive surgery that has the potential to cause bleeding, such as a tooth extraction or gum surgery. Because the blood thinners don\u2019t allow the blood to clot normally, stopping the bleeding during either of these procedures may be difficult.<\/p>\n