Following a bout of AF I was put on blood thinners. This is the second night of taking them and when I cleaned my teeth they were bleeding a

[starchild8862]

a lot and when I rinsed my mouth clots of blood were there. I think it all came from my teeth but cannot be sure.

Has anyone had this problem?

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You need to check with your doctor about the bleeding. Until then you might try using a really soft tooth brush and hold off on flossing until things get straightened out. I have AF and take a daily blood thinner but havent had any bleeding.

[S11m]

Which anti-coagulant are you on, and when is your next appointment?

[Calliope153]

This happened to me and I ended up in Aand E. I had hit a vein in my cheek with the tooth brush....... you need to get it checked out. Don;t ignore it especially as you have clots. Told to brush carefully and continued as before and it all settled down. Good luck - I arrived at A and E looking like a hamster with my cheek stuffed full of kitchen paper! Not a good look.

[starchild8862 in reply to Calliope153]

Thank you for that. Don't like the sight of my own blood. Bit of a woos really!

[Fortepiano]

Since you've had a valve replacement it might also be sensible to check with your dentist in case you have some underlying gum disease.

[Purpled]

May be you had a nose bleed and it’s come down the back of your throat during the night

[Clerkenweller]

I had that and nose bleeds. As your blood adapts to the medications it will decrease and vanish. If not get on to your GP

[MydogBrandy]

When I was on blood thinners, this happened to me every time I brushed my teeth. It stopped after my ablation when I was taken off blood thinners. They have not bled for six months then suddenly yesterday I had a blood show round one tooth which was worse after brushing and rinsing, will be going to dentist now I know it’s not the blood thinners this time.

[Johnboy64]

Best check with dentist and tell them if you’re on any other drugs or vitamins / natural remedies as there may be some drug interactions that make your gums more sensitive.

[Glasgowgirl1947]

I was told I was in AF the week after I was discharged after 2 valves repaired by keyhole surgery I was put on Warfarin next day this was in March. I didn't have problems with my teeth but one of the wounds in my groin started bleeding after it seemed to be healed I have had to keep applying sterile dry dressings but fingers crossed it's not happened for a couple of weeks. The anticoagulant nurses can't seem to get the dose right, my INR keeps going up and down and so does the dose but it's not settled. I hate being on it and it's a nuisance having to get it checked. I have been told, having seen a consultant a couple of weeks ago, that if I have another good ECG in a month I can come off the Warfarin, you will hear my yippeeee all over the country!!

[starchild8862 in reply to Glasgowgirl1947]

Thans for your comments. Wish yoou good luck!

[Camelliared]

I’m on Edoxiban and Clopidogrel and two to three of

my teeth bleed. Dr. says I must stay on Clopidogrel for at least one year and Edoxiban for life. I use a very soft

toothbrush and it helps to run it under hot water first.

I also use an interdental brush extremely carefully. On the worst area I just run the toothpaste on by hand.

I use a special toothpaste to help prevent gum disease.

Should have said I have had a stent fitted 7 months ago after a heart attack.

[starchild8862]

Thank you, Carnel. I will try that.