Does anyone know the protocol for having a tooth extraction? Im in agony and need to get it done.

[BexyLS]

Im on armour thyroid and doing well. Though may need help with adrenals and vits etc. Anything i should know? Thanks!

[Fruitandnutcase]

When I had a tooth out the information leaflet I got said to avoid certain foods - I think it was not to eat hard food or drink hot drinks but I can't remember it all now, it also said to rest (no problem with that) and also to take vitamin C which would help with the healing, I got Redoxon 1000mcg slow release with zinc and they are really good - very expensive but good.

Then when I started on Carbimazole my pharmacist told me to take vitamin C along with it, I was already taking it because if the tooth so I just carried on.

Your surgery ought to give you an information leaflet on aftercare, just do exactly what it says.

I was dreading having the tooth out and had put it off for ages, in the end it was no problem, it was quick and I had no pain at the time or afterwards, but I did exactly what they told me to do, and my other teeth have not shifted at all - which was my big worry. Good luck

[Hidden]

I had this done a couple of weeks ago for a tooth that was infected. My holistic dentist was extremely gentle.

He gave a sheet with instructions and I followed these to the letter. I had to rinse with salt water after every meal and ended up doing this for 7 days. I did however feel quite 'out of sorts' for a week so just had quiet days. Socket has since been checked and all is OK.

I didn't take my T3 at lunchtime though as appointment was 2.00 pm. Am taking high dose vitamin C anyway.

Good luck!

[shaws Administrator]

My dentist keeps for me an anaesthetic called Citanest/Octapressin as I don't have the awful reaction I have with the usual ones.

A link:-

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

[bantam12]

Citanest is an adrenaline free local, lots of people have it. We used it routinely on anyone with medical issues.