Hi all, I had to have a front lower tooth out sometime ago as there was an infection under it in the socket. At the time I decided I would try a denture, well I’ve had it now for around 4 months but I don’t really like it. So my question is, I am looking at May be having a full implant. They cost around £2500 to £3000. I can’t see there being a problem the dentist has said it’s fine but as we all know dental hygiene plays a big part when it comes to serious heart problems. I don’t mean a cap or a crown this is an actual implant.
Does anyone have one or know anyone who has major HT problems?
Thanks all Martin
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Hi Jako999, how long ago was your heart attack /event? I simply ask as my dentist said if I needed anything like an extraction it would not be undertaken by my dentist or their surgery but I'd need a referral to a specialist if it was in the next 2 years.
I had issues with a molar. It split and the back section fell off and my NHS dentist would not touch it. I had to go to a specialist dental surgeon. I was told that there was no other option, but to have it removed. The level of care declined at my dentist, so I decided to go private. I discussed the issue with my new dentist and he said he would have been able to repair the tooth.
My new dentist has been a revelation. Since going to see him I have had two wisdom teeth extracted not long after my HA, various repairs and recently two implants. I have had to pay of course, but as some of the treatment was not available on the NHS, I would have had to pay for it anyway. I don't regret making the move.
I think you should tell your dentist you have angina. I had Heart attack last June, stent fitted, in July saw dentist, that's when she said if needed an extraction would be sent elsewhere to specialist (think she meant dental hospital) 8months prior I'd had extraction and told I had gum disease too, so I think that plays a big part in why she said it too. She has cleaned my teeth twice since then I see her every 3months.
NHS dentists only carry out some work and pass more complicated cases to specialists. I presume that they know your full medication history and what medication you are on. I have gone private which has paid dividends as all the work that I have required has been with my dentist. No outside specialists... he does everything. 😀
Hi Jako999I have 2 implants. I have had lots of problems with my teeth over the years and the first one was fitted about 8 years ago.It was a front tooth and I hated the temporary false tooth I had for a while. I have had no problems with the implant.
I had a HA just over 4 years ago and had a stent fitted. I dont smoke or drink and my cholesterol wasnt too high but my father had heart disease so we concluded that I had inherited a problem. A couple of weeks after the heart attack I had a tooth removed..the root had broken and was causing me pain. The dentist wasnt too concerned but I did have to stop taking one of my meds before the extraction and it did bleed for awhile. A couple of months later I started the procedure for having another implant as again it was a visible gap. I have not had any problems with this one either. But you do need to be very thorough with cleaning...I use tepi brushes and a water flosser. Biggest pain is the cost! Best wishes.
Not long after my HA I started getting real problems with my wisdom teeth which transpired I needed them out with surgery and being put to sleep. The actual procedure happened 8 months post HA and the dental surgeon liased with the cardiologist to check everything was fine for me to get the procedure.
Hi there. Had to have two molars next to each other out lower left, due to an abcess which had spread to both teeth and the root canal treatment failed. Then had a heart attack and bypass surgery June 2021. The big gap bothered me and I struggled to eat anything on that side. My NHS dentist then went private and I was not happy with the preventative care that led to the 2 teeth been removed as I thought the dentist should have saved 1 as too slow in getting the infection under control despite my protestation. I therefore left and registered with a private dentist on the same road. Although having to pay the care I now receive is first class, joining Denpl an and getting check ups and hygienist appts free as part of the plan. I elected to have 1 of the molars replaced with an implant for £2,500 and it was the best thing I could have done. Dentist wasn't concerned about my meds , including Aspirin etc. Whole process took a few months as the implant has to have time to settle in the bone before they attach the crown, but definitely worth it and just looks like a real tooth, no pain whatsoever. Go for it !
It's understandable that you're considering a dental implant after not getting along with the denture. Dental implants can be a game-changer for many people in terms of comfort and functionality. As for concerns about hygiene and heart health, it's always good to stay informed and discuss any worries with your dentist. By the way, if you're exploring dental options, you might find some useful insights on this website: jeffreygrossdds.com/service.... Wishing you the best of luck with your decision!
Presumably your dentist knows your full medical history and what medication you are on. If he / she is fully informed, then I see no reason for the implant work not to go ahead. I've just had two molar implants which involved one extraction (the other had been removed years ago) without any issues. It does take time to go through the process, but I'm already considering having another implant. First I've got to have a crown fitted. It's all pay out!
Incidentally my dentist did some work to remove two wisdom teeth not long after my heart attack which meant I was all good to go when I had my bypass op a few months later. I was on anti-platlet medication at the time which he was a little concerned about, but it did not prove to be an issue.
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