Will it be safe to have dental work and a teeth cleaning 2 weeks prior to a breast augmentation surgery? Will the bacteria from deep cleaning stay in my blood stream and cause risks for capsular contracture or other risks? Embarrassingly, my gums are sensitive and bleed when I floss harshly, even though I am up to date on teeth cleaning, will this cause capsular contracture?
January 30, 2015
Answer: Teeth cleaning before augmentation You are wise to have your teeth cleaned well before your augmentation. The teeth cleaning can cause a temporary release of bacteria into your blood stream. This bacteria however will be quickly removed and not be a problem 2 weeks later. On the contrary if you had you teeth cleaned during early healing phases of your augmentation the potential release of bacteria into your blood stream may play a role in the development of a capsular contracture.
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January 30, 2015
Answer: Teeth cleaning before augmentation You are wise to have your teeth cleaned well before your augmentation. The teeth cleaning can cause a temporary release of bacteria into your blood stream. This bacteria however will be quickly removed and not be a problem 2 weeks later. On the contrary if you had you teeth cleaned during early healing phases of your augmentation the potential release of bacteria into your blood stream may play a role in the development of a capsular contracture.
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January 16, 2015
Answer: Teeth Cleaning Having your teeth cleaned 2 weeks before your surgery should be fine. Most plastic surgeons will give you antibiotics before your surgery as well. It would be a bigger concern to have your teeth cleaned two weeks after surgery. I would discuss this with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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January 16, 2015
Answer: Teeth Cleaning Having your teeth cleaned 2 weeks before your surgery should be fine. Most plastic surgeons will give you antibiotics before your surgery as well. It would be a bigger concern to have your teeth cleaned two weeks after surgery. I would discuss this with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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