Dental care on Olaparib?

[Trickysite]

I have toothache and have a dental appointment this Wednesday. I am on Olaparib. Is it ok to have my tooth filled or taken out? Anyone know? Thanks, Emma

[Lyndy]

My oncologist said I should inform the dentist of my immunocompromised status and ask for a blood test 24 hrs before the procedure. Dentist completely ignored this but did offer extra disinfectant ( mouthwash) before starting. Everything was fine.

As long as you don’t have episodes of low bloods they seem to be more relaxed about treatment these days xx

[Trickysite in reply to Lyndy]

thanks, Lyndy. What treatment did your dentist do? Who were they expecting to do the blood test - the dentist, the doctor or the hospital? Emma x

[Lyndy in reply to Trickysite]

Hi Emma I have had crowns done and complex fillings , they expect the dentist to do it but they don’t x

[Trickysite in reply to Lyndy]

Thank you so much! Emma xx

[delia2]

I had a tooth pulled and implants put in. My oncologist was fine with it. I did have to stop my blood thinner for the surgical part.

[Trickysite in reply to delia2]

Very helpful. Feel a lot better (apart from the toothache). Wednesday/dentist can't come quick enough! Emma xx

[Realistic in reply to Trickysite]

Good luck Emma, hope it goes well and your soon without pain . Take care love SheilaFxxx

[Katmal-UK]

Hi, I’ve had a filling and unfortunately 2 extractions whilst on Olaparib, no probs. Good luck x

[mrstadpole]

I had a crown fitted last year whilst on Olaparib. No problems. The tooth could have been filled but the dentist thought it best to puta crown on. I didn't even think to ask Oncology.

[Trickysite]

Thank you, all you lovely ladies, for your encouraging comments straight from the horse's (laidies') mouth! emma xx

[DinkyAnnecy]

Hi! I had a few fillings and a crown put on while on Olaparib without an issue but chose to postpone an implant.

[JR1MF]

Hi.

I had 3 teeth extracted due to effects of chemo on my gums. The dentist had to ring through to the hospital for the blood results . He couldn’t get hold of them and I had to go away and cone back the following week but the oncologist insisted on new bloods before the dental appointment . Good luck.