the band and dentists

hagerteresa · April 23, 2005

The first time I was told I would need an antibiotic was a couple of years ago because I had pins put in my once broken ankle (the break had occurred 3 years prior to that appt). I don't have any other artificial joints or anything. I never bothered to do the antibiotics that time but this recent appt I decided to be cautious and listen to my doc. It wasn't really a regimine but only 1 pill one hour before the appt. Every office must be a bit different. Thanks for teh info though Christine

bubblesstina · April 23, 2005

Jamie,

I would call and ask to talk to my hygenist. Tell her you had surg and ask her if it is ok to have your teeth cleaned this soon after. DO NOT ask the person who answers the phone (that is me at my office) Nothing against the front desk personnell but I'd ask the actual person treating me. Even though I know the answer, I would still go ask the hygenist if a patient called and asked me that question.

Good luck at your appointment, I hope you do not have to go back and visit with the Dr after maybe you can be a member of the 'no cavity club' haha

Jammin & Losin · April 23, 2005

Jamie,
I would call and ask to talk to my hygenist. Tell her you had surg and ask her if it is ok to have your teeth cleaned this soon after. DO NOT ask the person who answers the phone (that is me at my office) Nothing against the front desk personnell but I'd ask the actual person treating me. Even though I know the answer, I would still go ask the hygenist if a patient called and asked me that question.

Good luck at your appointment, I hope you do not have to go back and visit with the Dr after maybe you can be a member of the 'no cavity club' haha

Thanks for your help. I will call and check before I go!!! If it is just a cleaning I can't seee it being a problem and yes I hope i will have no cavitys!!!

Kristi74 · April 24, 2005

I had all my wisdom teeth removed, about a month after being banded. I had to take all the medicine afterwards, that didn't bother me at all, but the pain did! Dang, I thought I was going to die. Cuz of the wisdom teeth. Medicine went down just fine and it was only 1 month after surgery. Good luck, I hate the dentist!!!!