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Tooth extraction
Hello, my father needs to get his tooth extracted. However, his neurologist has advised him against stopping blood thinner . Is it possible to safely extract his tooth without stopping blood thinning medicine. He is in real pain due to cavity.
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Get his INR checked . If it’s in the normal range then there is no need to stop the medication.
Please never stop blood thinner for minor oral procedures . Local heamostatic measures will be sufficient to control bleeding after extraction of the INR is normal
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Blood thinning medicines have to be stopped before extraction...
It is mandatory.... otherwise after extraction patient may face more blood loss...
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Dr. Saptarshi Dhara
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Haldia
Please consult with cardiologist for stopping the blood thinner.
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consult with his cardiologist
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do luke warm saline rinse 6-7 times daily
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