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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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Well done you - glad it went OK.  Re blood thinners, one down and several million to go - irritates me too.

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Well done you.

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meadfoot

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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Congratulations rjr

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Ian

No problems with my routine dental cleanings. Dentist said he would only recommend change in anti-coagulant schedule if I had a major procedure.

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