Possibly need root canal after having filling redone and is deep and close to nerve. On warfarin is there much bleeding with this treatment

[beckyb]

Has anyone had this done when on warfarin?will it be done at my dentist or hospital, waiting to see if pain dies down but is slowly getting worse so think its very possible i will need it done.

[PepperT]

Hi, I'm not on warfarin but have had very deep root canal treatment. No bleeding whatsoever.

[Lure2]

I am not sure of this. I think you shall talk to your dentist and also your APS-doctor. Sorry I can not say any more.

Best wishes from Kerstin in Stockholm

[Lure2]

Cheques also so it is not just an infection. You have had nose drops. I had pain in my tooth 20 years ago but when the dentist had finished his "filling" he could not see anyting wrong with my tooth. ??? I have also some years ago have pain in my jaw. APS-related??

Just wanted to mention it. APS can be everywhere it seems.

Kerstin

[beckyb]

Good to know theres no bleeding, had the filling redone 3 weeks ago going to wait a bit see if settles no chewing on that side. Have had an xray etc is not an infection.

[Holley]

I'm on warfarin and have had several root canals. I went off of warfarin 5 days prior to the procedure and switched to daily self injections of lovenox for my anticoagulation. The night before the procedure, I hold all anticoagulation meds. I have the procedure the next day then re-start with both warfarin and lovenox that evening until I'm back in my therapeutic zone. I test my INR frequently while I bridge with both meds. I use Vicodin for the pain afterwards.

[daisyd]

Horrible to have pain anywhere, I would discuss your Warfarin with your Anticoagulant clinic or whoever deals with it

I think everyone is different and they know you best.

Hope you feel better soon

[YvonneW]

I have a high INR range too and take tranexamic acid tablets prior to even a scale and polish to stop local gum bleeding. There is a very useful fact sheet about visiting the dentist and dental treatment on warfarin on the Hughes Syndrome Foundation website hughes-syndrome.org. Look under self-help then fact sheets. Discuss it with your APS specialist/GP/dentist too. Good luck.

[beckyb]

Thankyou for your replies its not any better so will be speaking to my dentist and GP about it soon