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Routine dental hygienist appointment at 5 weeks post op

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mena554551
mena554551

I was wondering if anyone has been advised not to have dental treatment too soon after hip replacement?  I've got a routine hygienist appointment...is it ok to go ahead? Any advise appreciated, thanks.

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  • Scoops
    Scoops mena554551

    Posted

    Hi Mena,

    I'm sorry but that is a very odd question you're asking. why would you not be able to go to the dental hygienist.

    Take care of your teeth scoops

    • mena554551
      mena554551 Scoops

      Posted

      Yes, I know a bit odd.....just thought that there was something about dental treatment I read on this forum!
  • kate030815
    kate030815 mena554551

    Posted

    I suspect it might be due to the blood thinning tablets/injections. Maybe better to ask your doctor but i think i wouldn't go as my gums always seem to bleed when the hygienist has been at work

    Take care

    Kate x

  • chirpyhipster
    chirpyhipster mena554551

    Posted

    my wife is a dental nurse and she says this is not now normal practice unless you are having an axtraction. Some dentists prefer to wait until you are off the bloodthinning treatment
  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 mena554551

    Posted

    Go and explain the situation. I believe there was guidance that stated that post hippies should have antibiotic cover for dental treatment. This seems to have been recently changed and in any case the antibiotic usually used can be prescribed by dentists
    • mena554551
      mena554551 maggie93798

      Posted

      Thanks, I think it's always worth checking and this forum is so useful for asking other hippies when you're not sure.
  • jilliekt730
    jilliekt730 mena554551

    Posted

    Yes. You are advised NOT go just in case an infection enters your system through an open wound in your mouth. When you are able to go you are also advised to take antibiotics.

    check with the surgeon 

    • mena554551
      mena554551 jilliekt730

      Posted

      Thanks...I am aware of infections traveling from the mouth but wasn't sure about hip operations.
  • Swindon60
    Swindon60 mena554551

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    Hi mena I am hippie and dental professional here in uk . Current uk guidelines do not require antibiotic cover for dental treatment if for ANY reason the surgeon requires you to take THEY must prescribe not the dentist. If you on blood thinners may increase bleeding just mention to hygienist poss prior to appointment .

    Hope that helps

    Denise

  • sassybees
    sassybees mena554551

    Posted

    I was told dental is a no no as i have a broken tooth and was about to get it fixed. The reaction oh.... It was like i had destroyed holy land. I was told no dental work for at least 3 months and then be on antibiotics and your dentist aware of your hip. The reason..... your gums are very vascular. ANY. germ can get into the bloodstream. Its easy if your imm7ne system is low. If it does get in it can attack the new hip...the bacteria forms a coating that antibiotics cant penetrate. Result is back on the operating table... i know i dont want to take the chance
  • Swindon60
    Swindon60 mena554551

    Posted

    Different countries have different approaches but what I can say from over 25 years experience is that everyone's mouth has germs and you can cause trauma and bleeding to your gums with a toothbrush and hence this can enter your bloodstream! But I know we used to give ab cover here in uk but we don't now

    Denise

  • karen42569
    karen42569 mena554551

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    I was told by my surgeon AND my periodontal dentist that it is advised to premedicate before any dental procedure that involves bleeding, fillings are no problem but cleanings and extractions, root canals def pre med with antibiotics. I wonder why there is such a big difference in opinion between doctors on this matter? Seems like a big deal, you'd think they agree on something this important....
    • sassybees
      sassybees karen42569

      Posted

      There are so many variances across the board. ..sleep back or side. ....stockingss no stockingss. .....blood thinners. ... no thinners. Drivinf. No driving. I say do what you're comfortable with. ....within reason. My brother in aw post op a week... can slerp on both sides... no thinners... no stockingss. ..total opposite to me bar the thinners. ...
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