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11 days after op. Front caps/crowns very loose!!

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joyce20425
joyce20425

Hi..it's been 11 days after right hip replacement...I did call the doctors office..the receptionist is going to let the Dr know...but I don't think he'll get back to me in time...I have an emergency dentist appointment tomorrow morning...they aren't going to drill...I just need 2 front caps/crowns recemented....I'm on a blood thinner...I know I'm supposed to be on antibiotics before dental procedures...but what if they aren't going to drill? I need my front teeth to eat...I'm hardly eating as it is from taking diaudid and losing too much weight...I already don't feel so attractive cuz I was told not to shave my legs...I definitely can't go around without front teeth! It even makes u talk funny if u don't have your front teeth...so I'm gonna go to the dentist..it'll be my first time outside in 11 days! I've tried temporary cement in the past..didn't work out so good.

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  • steve86482
    steve86482 joyce20425

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    You certainly need the antibiotic if anything is done to the gum line that could cause bleeding but not sure on the caps. Ask your dentist and surgeon. Usually the dentist has antibiotic available if you need them. I have to take them for 2 years. I am now 9 months after a TLHP. It will get better
  • joyce20425
    joyce20425

    Posted

    The dentist is going to call in amoxicillin..I have to take it one hour before procedure.
  • Loral
    Loral joyce20425

    Posted

    I had to take (4) 500mg Amoxicillan 1 hour before all dental procedures....Take 4 of them!!!!
    • joyce20425
      joyce20425 Loral

      Posted

      Yup! I just found that out! I'm glad I don't have to take more than that!

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure joyce20425

    Posted

    Your dentist can also RX antibiotics. I always had a stand by RX for antibiotics. My dentist has them on hand in the office. 

    Hate the caps and crowns coming off its so annoying! Hope it works out for you!

     

    • joyce20425
      joyce20425 hope4cure

      Posted

      Thanks so much! It is annoying...I just had them recemented a few weeks before surgery....when I sneezed they flew out of my mouth and I had to get on the floor and look for them!!
  • joyce20425
    joyce20425

    Posted

    I'm lucky the dentist got back to me so late in the day...I may have to wear long pants tomorrow cuz I was advised not to shave my legs....I'm beginning to look like my furry kitten....lol. it's humid here too ...

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure joyce20425

      Posted

      Dry taxer electric is ok. Or wear long summer dress! You'll look great. It's only been a few weeks. Ask your dentist to be careful not to cause bleeding. Now the rules have changed for antibiotics after THR. IT used to be a life time RX . Now after 5 years no longer Ned to put up with them. 

      I have had 3 THR, and lots of dental issues. Now I'm allergic to many of the antibiotics due to that rule. 

      So so after tomorrow teeth will be back to normal. Ask your dentist for a emergency glue kit is OK, available at most drug stores. it's just temp glue until u can get in to your dentist.

      peace & heeling sent your way! 

    • joyce20425
      joyce20425 hope4cure

      Posted

      Hi..I will mention it to the dentist...I have tried temp cement...it doesn't work too well ..peace and healing to u too!! Xoxo

  • Annette1234
    Annette1234 joyce20425

    Posted

    OMG yo poor thing!!!  Geez I hope the dentist can do somethin to help you out1  I shaved my legs the other days, I asked y husband to do it and he said no, jeez I know I can forget lotion on my feet too! lol Glad you are taking the anitbiodtics! Ask your Fiane if maybe he would shave your legs, if he says NO tell hm when he comes in the room one day and pets your leg thinking it Tickles you are gonna laugh at him! Good luck tomorrow let me know how u make out. This OXY is making me real tired. xoxo Good luck honey/ Annette
    • joyce20425
      joyce20425 Annette1234

      Posted

      Lol. I don't think Scotty will shave my legs...I'm gonna have to do it myself.....u made me laugh again....I'm turning into cat woman....haha! I told him what u said but he's busy eating and slurping on food..I'm trying to eat eggs. .I put pants on....I'm excited to get out of the apt today after 12 days...hope u r well! Xoxo

    • joyce20425
      joyce20425 Annette1234

      Posted

      P.s....I feel like a dog excited to go out for a car ride..maybe I'll stick my head out the window with my tongue hanging out! Woof!

    • linda38528
      linda38528 joyce20425

      Posted

      I finally broke down and my daughter brought me some Nair hair removal cream. Gotta love that girl!

      And she helped me use it.

      L

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure linda38528

      Posted

      Glad to hear it all Orkney out. 

      Next you'll be pole dancing with silky new legs!

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