Tooth extraction

[SEckett]

Hi

I have to have a tooth removed in the 17th of this month. I have just spoken to my consultant who wants me to stop my maintenance treatment for 5 weeks. Is this normal and has anyone else had this.

Prayers and hugs to everyone ❤️

[Caleda4]

When I was on rucaparib, i was told to come of that for a few days either side of treatment. I am sure there will be someone who can specifically answer your question. Good luck with the tooth extraction.

[SEckett in reply to Caleda4]

thank you for your reply. X

[SEckett in reply to Caleda4]

Hi

Did you have a tooth pulled out?

Sheenagh

[Caleda4 in reply to SEckett]

No just a checkup, and hygienist.

[Lyndy]

I had a crown, a bridge and eye surgery without stopping Olaparib at all….

[SEckett in reply to Lyndy]

Hi Lyndy

I have spoken to my nurse and she said because it’s an open wound, this is something that they do so I don’t get an infection. I’m still confused as to why they are stopping for this long.

Sheenagh

[Rankij11 in reply to SEckett]

crown etc , involved some trauma to gums, did not stop taking Olaparib .

Seems extreme to me , but maybe you have other considerations???

Best wishes

Jennifer

[LesleyGB]

Hi

I had to have two teeth out and a deep clean (below the gum line) when I was on Niraparib. My oncologist said to take stop Niraparib 7 days before and 7 days after treatment and, to make my time off the drug my dentist crammed the appointments in as short a time as possible.

Good luck. x

[SEckett in reply to LesleyGB]

Hi LesleyGB,

Did they give you antibiotics before the teeth extraction and afterwards? The dentist said antibiotics half an hour before extraction then they will send me home with some. I’m really confused as to why they have told me to stop taking the maintenance drugs for that long. Thanks for your reply.

Sheenagh

[LesleyGB in reply to SEckett]

Hi. No, I had nothing at all and luckily no problems. I think it may be partly the healing process. I know when I had Avastin, then broke my ankle I had to come off it for a three weeks as it affects the healing process. Good luck.

[Katmal-UK]

What maintenance are you on? I’ve had 3 teeth out on Olaparib.

[SEckett]

Hi Karnak-U.K.

I am on Olaparib.

[SEckett]

so sorry my phone spelt your name wrong.

Sheenagh

[SopSinger]

I got an infection in a tooth during chemo (actually an old infection flared up because I was immunosuppressed). My oncologist stopped the chemo until it was sorted out (it was extracted). I wouldn't have thought maintenance therapy required such a long break as it shouldn't cause immunosuppression.

[Realistic]

Hope you get the right advice, take care love SheilaFxxx

[SEckett in reply to Realistic]

Hi Realistic

Thank you. Hope your well. Sending love and hugs to you.

Sheenagh

[delia2]

It would make sense if it were Avastin because it prevents healing but as everyone else has said it’s odd to stop Olaparib for that long. I had an extraction and three implants put in and I didn’t have to go off it at all. I wish I had for a few days because I think it caused the anesthesia and pain meds to make me feel woozy longer than normal.