Teeth Extractions with severe Copd

[Eireann]

Hello

I hope you all won’t mind me asking did any of you have an extraction during this pandemic and if you did how safely was it carried out. My tooth broke in half and I need it out, I read that I would need O2 having this done because the procedure causes a drop in oxygen levels, as I only have 35%lung function I am worried. I was 69 this year and am not on oxygen, I walk everyday weather permitting.

Kind Regards

Bernadette

[Lol1944]

Speak to your dentist. This should not be a problem. Had an extraction in April no problem.

[Eireann in reply to Lol1944]

I will do but I need to know if it’s a bad choice regards the threat of Covid.

Thanks for your reply

[CDPO16]

I had a tooth taken out pre pandemic under local anaesthetic with no problem. At that time my lung function was 39%.

I suggest that you contact your dentist for an assessment. Good luck

[Eireann in reply to CDPO16]

I am glad things went well for you, it is really the Covid that has me worried.

Thanks for the reply

[CDPO16 in reply to Eireann]

My dentist is undertaking some work under strict hygiene routunes. Only one patient at a time is allowed into the surgery, the staff are wearing full PPE and the treatment room is thoroughly cleaned between patients. I think all dentists will be working in the same way to protect both themselves and their patients.

[Eireann in reply to CDPO16]

Thanks for replying that is good information

[madonbrew]

Hi,

I don’t have COPD , but severe asthma, and it wasn’t the dentist but maxillofacial clinic, but I had to have a soft tissue lump removed from under my tongue. From a safety point of view I felt really safe! Everybody was wearing full PPE & the staff reassured me that everything was cleaned very thoroughly. My O2 did drop a bit but thankfully came back up quite quickly.

Like the others said, maybe chat to your dentist first!

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My understanding is, no routine dentistry only emergency dental treatment. Sounds like your situation is an emergency. No doubt you will have received information from the clinic if you are going to be sedated. If you are not clear on anything best ask the clinic about the procedure and safety.

[Eireann]

Thanks for that information, I am in Ireland and as far as I know we do not have clinics except for one dental hospital, it would be a private dentist practice that would have to do it but I have read they are hesitant about taking someone who is high risk.

[Lynnetp]

Hi Bernadette,

I’ve worked at a dental Practice for 38 years. I’m still off at the minute while they find the best way to get me back.

All Dental Practices have strict guidelines to follow to ensure they are Covid secure. You shouldn’t have to worry about that aspect at all.

With regard to supplementary oxygen, I’ve never known it to be given during any procedure. However, if you feel it would benefit you, the dental team will work around any requirements you have.

Hope you get sorted soon 🤞🦷

Lynne 😊 xxx

[Eireann in reply to Lynnetp]

Thanks for your reply, I have read that I will need oxygen and dentists don’t like taking the risk of an emergency happening.

[Lynnetp in reply to Eireann]

I guess it depends on your dentist & how they work? Have you had advice from your consultant about oxygen for the procedure?

[Eireann in reply to Lynnetp]

I haven’t had advice from anyone yet, I googled regarding this and it said oxygen levels drop and dentists don’t like to take any risky patients, because of Covid I have not been to a consultant since February

[Lynnetp in reply to Eireann]

Ahh, maybe chat with your dentist. They are all covid secure and so shouldn’t discriminate ....unless you’re showing symptoms of covid!

[Eireann in reply to Lynnetp]

Thanks so much for your reply, my dentist sent me to the dental hospital years ago for an extraction and there was no Covid then! But I appreciate your time and concern.

[Lynnetp in reply to Eireann]

Ahh you’re welcome! Not sure I helped! I just hope you get sorted out in a way that’s best for you & that you feel safe & happy... as happy as you can be having a tooth extracted 🙈

All the best x

[Eireann in reply to Lynnetp]

You have helped Lynnetp, as everyone who replied to me on this has, it is a site one can really rely on when knowledge is required.

All the best to you too xx

[Shirleyj]

I'm having dental treatment at the moment, the dentist and assistant are all covered up and the surgery is cleaned after each session. Talk to your dentist about your worries, I'm sure they will put your mind at rest x

[Eireann in reply to Shirleyj]

Thanks for the reply

[katieoxo60]

Hello Bernadette, I broke a tooth but was advised not to have an extraction due to infection risks, and as I am due to have surgery on the Ist of October he did not want to risk gum infection. I have a root filling in that tooth so no fear of pain so he did a cosmetic type patch up instead. The tooth is still Ok . I got an appointment quickly and told to ring back if any problem with it. They can sometimes do a temporary cap if you have no pain. Times have changed but some dentists are still only doing emergency treatment. If your Oxygen level is a problem you can be referred to hospital for treatment. I only have local anaesthetic, but you can have a relaxant if its the dentist too. Maybe you need to seek more advice from a dentist i.e ring for triage. We are all different even if we have same illness or problem. Good luck with it x

[Eireann in reply to katieoxo60]

Thanks for your reply and it answered perfectly what I needed to know

[katieoxo60 in reply to Eireann]

Glad it was of help.