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DO NOT LEAVE THE BLOOD THINNER ON YOUR OWN
Turkey Medicals – you should inform your dentist about the blood thinners you are using before treatment to take precautions. Do not self-medicate if you are using a blood thinner. All you need to do is to consult your dentist and cardiologist in Turkey.
In dentistry practice, we often ask our patients in the form of anamnesis that we receive from our patients before treatment, ‘Do you have a drug that you use? One of the answers we got to the question is ‘I use blood thinners’. We started to hear answers from our patients very often, such as ‘Doctor, I didn’t take my medication today because I was going to get a tooth pulled, I cut it three days ago’. The more dangerous and wrong this answer is, the more wrong it is for a dentist to say, ‘Stop taking your medication three days before a tooth extraction or implant application’.
If you are taking blood thinners or any medications, please do not give up your medication before dental treatment on your own. We are also against having your dentist give you the medicine you are using directly. Because it is not your dentist who gives you the medicine. All you have to do is take it to your Turkish cardiologist with an article from your dentist informing him about the treatments he will do and arrange the medication you are using according to the flow of your treatment from the very beginning. You may also have the opportunity to contact your dentist and heart doctor by phone and make an arrangement.
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TELL THE DOCTOR ABOUT YOUR MEDICINE
If your doctor has determined that you are at risk of a stroke or heart attack, he has probably prescribed a blood thinner (diluent). These prescription drugs are very effective at reducing the risk for these conditions. However, prolonged bleeding has a natural side effect. This condition, including surgical dentistry procedures, is of great concern. Blood thinners work to prevent natural blood clotting. This reduces the risk of blood clots in the blood vessels that can cause a stroke or heart attack.
The drugs prescribed for this include:
– Aspirin
– NSAIDS (Advil)
– Warfarin (Coumadin and generic drugs)
– Heparin
– Dabigatran Etexilate (Pradaxa)
If you are currently taking Clopidogrel (Plavix) Any of these drugs, please clearly inform your dentist about this before any procedure so that appropriate precautions can be taken. After registering the name and dosage of your medication, you should consult your cardiologist before starting any treatment at the dentist.
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ANALYSIS MAY BE NEEDED
If you need a more invasive dental procedure, such as tooth extraction or implant placement, then your dentist and cardiologist will have to measure the potential benefits and risks of temporarily adjusting your blood thinning medications. It is possible that blood tests will be needed to help make a correct decision. Most importantly, you should clearly tell your dentist about your current prescription medications. This is to help protect your health and life. In most cases, the dentistry business will not be affected by the fact that you are using a blood thinner. However, if an invasive procedure has the potential to cause bleeding, a problem such as tooth extraction or gum surgery may occur.
Since the blood does not clot normally, it can be difficult to stop bleeding during these procedures. To avoid too many complications, you can tell your dentist or oral surgeon what medications you are taking, especially blood thinner. Depending on the procedure and your dosage, your dentist may consult with your prescribing doctor to see if they have temporarily stopped taking medications, which is an acceptable measure for your dental treatment. Your dentist may use hemostatic agents around the wound area to stabilize blood clotting while suturing the wound to prevent the deterioration of smaller blood vessels (capillaries) that bleed easily, and take measures to reduce bleeding.
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THERE ARE SAFE TECHNIQUES
If your dose is temporarily stopped or reduced, you can usually start blood thinners again immediately after the dental procedure. The fact that your dentist and doctor work together helps to ensure that your health is not compromised. Your dental treatment takes place without too many complications. We treat many patients who regularly take blood thinners. Our concern about taking blood thinners during implant treatment is that bleeding continues after the operation. But there are safe techniques that can be used to reduce and stop bleeding without stopping your medication.
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TREATMENT SHOULD BE SCHEDULED EARLIER IN THE DAY
Can you get dental treatment while using blood thinners?
Patients are evaluated for treatment on a case-by-case basis, depending on their personal situation. If the blood thinner is to be taken only for a temporary period, it is appropriate to postpone dental treatments that are not necessary until the prescription is no longer needed. If your blood thinner is being taken for a long time, usually dental treatments can continue while you continue to take these medications. We never recommend stopping your medications against a doctor’s order, as this may pose a risk of infection or heart attack. Instead, we take October steps to control bleeding, such as gauze, hemostatic devices, or minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dental treatments should be scheduled earlier in the day, providing enough time for the patient to rest or to control any bleeding.
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THE TURKISH DENTIST CAN TAKE THE NECESSARY MEASURES
What is an anticoagulant?
Anticoagulants are a class of drugs that work to prevent blood clotting, in other words, they are a blood thinner. Typically, patients with heart disease, stroke, or blood clotting problems use a blood thinner. Some common blood thinners include Coumad Dec, Heparin, Xarleto, Pradaxa, and Eliquis. These drugs are necessary to maintain the health of the individual. Common side effects of blood thinners are that they increase bruising and bleeding. It is often asked if a patient should stop taking anticoagulant medications before dental care. The answer is no.
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Turkey Medicals – the solution is quite simple, it’s not worth the risk! Your dentist in Turkey will work closely with your doctor to ensure that the necessary precautions are taken.
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