Teeth

[Lippy42]

I've recently read that teeth are looked at prior to a liver transplant is this the case and what happens if your teeth are in bad shape 😬

[AyrshireK]

Your teeth arn't physically looked at but it is expected that you have had a recent dental check up to make sure you don't have any dental issues that could lead to infection problems when you are immune suppressed post transplant.

My hubby hadn't seen a dentist since childhood (terrified of them) but when he went for t/p assessment we had to register him and he has had to have regular check ups to make sure his oral hygiene was good etc.

Katie

[Lippy42 in reply to AyrshireK]

Thanks Katie another thing on my list to check off

[AyrshireK in reply to Lippy42]

My hubby had to have a few teeth taken out - not because they were bad but because his gums/bones had receded so far they were so wobbly that that gaps could have become seat for infection.

[Rshc in reply to AyrshireK]

I had this question too. So you won’t be refused to be listed you might have to go get some work done? Can a person with cirrhosis get dental work done in the normal way or should it be in hospital

[Lils2019 in reply to Rshc]

That was one of the reasons they declined to list my husband, he also has other issues. The anaesthetist said she would not be happy to put him under and the new liver would not cope with infection well.He has started to have teeth extracted as they are not in great condition as a result of the cirrhosis.

He was told by his liver consultant not to see a dentist and he would refer over to the hospital team, due to the risk of excessive bleeding.

He started having teeth extracted a few weeks ago, and it’s been a very traumatic experience to say the least.

We ended up back at a&e 4 times afterwards with extremely, heavy excessive bleeding, even though he was treated with vit k and tablets prior to the procedure to reduce the risk. The hospital were brill and the facial team came down to see him each time, they run bloods and consulted with haematology to see if they could establish why he was bleeding like he was, and how they could stop it.

Quite traumatic and frightening for all of us.

[pushthrough in reply to Rshc]

I get dental work at the dentist in the USA with no problem. However I imagine if someone’s liver is non-compensated they need clearance from the hepatologist. I went because my gums were bleeding all the time. They did a deep clean (4 hours).

[kensimmons]

I don't know about hospitals for teeth but think of it this way, they aren't so much looking at your teeth (thought they are doing that too) they are really mostly looking at your gums. A doctor should be the one to advise you where to go, maybe somewhere with sedition dentistry where they put you under while they do the work. Good luck, usually everything turns out okay. Good luck and of course remember we are just posters not doctors!

[Ewife]

Also when you go for assessment the anaesthetist will ask/check you haven't got any loose teeth on account of the tubes they put down your throat

[Roy1955]

Expect a visit from the tooth fairy.

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I was asked if I had any dentures or crowns but nothing else was done.