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happywithdecision · 08-11-2008, 11:46 AM

Just 19 days PO, my teeth are killing me. Is it safe to go to the dentist now? I'm either going to need a root canal or extraction. If there is an infection, will this affect my BA? Thanks

biggies · 08-11-2008, 07:49 PM

I had 3 root canals and infections
I was on antibiotics from my BA
so I had dental work a few days after
just make sure you are taking antibiotics

you should be fine I have no problems with my boobs

oops I just realised this is in the Ask a surgeon
forum...

Dr.Hueneke · 08-11-2008, 08:23 PM

You should ask your surgeon for advice. I can tell you there is no study that indicates antibiotics are needed when having a dental procedure. There are a few case reports where infections or hardening occurred following dental work or cleaning. Considering the 250,000 patients per year (that could be 3 or 4 million women with implants) all getting dental work 1-3 times a year. One would think if a connection existed we would know. I would tell my patient however having dental surgery so close to the initial surgery that anitibiotics in that case would be wise.

08-11-2008, 11:46 AM	#1
happywithdecision Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 77 My Mood: Thanks: 97 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	Dental problems w/ new implants Just 19 days PO, my teeth are killing me. Is it safe to go to the dentist now? I'm either going to need a root canal or extraction. If there is an infection, will this affect my BA? Thanks __________________ ht: 5'6" wt: 140-148lbs. Pre BA: 36B 420cc Post BA: 34DD/ 36D Mom of 2 "Honey" of 3 Married to my BESTFRIEND

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08-11-2008, 07:49 PM	#2
biggies knockers are here... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Under a coconut tree...Australia Posts: 492 My Mood: Thanks: 113 Thanked 210 Times in 172 Posts	I had 3 root canals and infections I was on antibiotics from my BA so I had dental work a few days after just make sure you are taking antibiotics you should be fine I have no problems with my boobs oops I just realised this is in the Ask a surgeon forum...

08-11-2008, 08:23 PM	#3
Dr.Hueneke Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 119 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 126 Times in 64 Posts	You should ask your surgeon for advice. I can tell you there is no study that indicates antibiotics are needed when having a dental procedure. There are a few case reports where infections or hardening occurred following dental work or cleaning. Considering the 250,000 patients per year (that could be 3 or 4 million women with implants) all getting dental work 1-3 times a year. One would think if a connection existed we would know. I would tell my patient however having dental surgery so close to the initial surgery that anitibiotics in that case would be wise.