Well had my teeth done yesterday. I didn't stop taking Apixaban. I took with me the NICE guidelines and said I didn't want to stop. Outcome she got on with it and no excessive bleeding or any problem at all.
One dentist with a bit more understanding and she won't say blood thinners anymore.
Ray
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I have quarterly descaling at my dentist and have had extensive dental work done all without stopping my anticoaglation. My dentist is aware of my af issues and medications. When I need anaesthetic he ensures I am given one which does not contain adrenalin.
Never heard him refer to my anticoagulant as blood thinner so he seems well read.
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