Surgery & teeth health!

[Footiefan]

Hi all my husband is going into hospital on Wednesday for mitral heart valve replacement. He's been to the dentist to get the necessary form completed, but this weekend has lost a very small filling. Is it necessary to try to get this filled tomorrow? Thanks ..

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

You need to ring the "Fitness for Surgery" team first thing on the morning although it might be worth a call to the hospital today as there will be a duty cardiologist on. It is important as a friend had surgery postponed on the day by the anesthesist. Good luck!

[Footiefan in reply to MichaelJH]

Thanks - will call the dentist first thing and hopefully they’ll fit him in!

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Footiefan]

You should also definitely ring the hospital to run it by them. They may wish to delay a few days after treatment/local anesthetic. The dental issue is more to the forefront with valve surgery as there is a higher risk of subsequent infection.

[Fredders]

Definitely ring dentist and get emergency appointment. I had the same thing happen and dentist sorted out my filling straight away.

Wendy

[Footiefan in reply to Fredders]

Thank you ..