Having a dental crown replaced
The chance of getting an infection after dental work is extremely rare, however that being said, it is likely not worth taking the risk after a tummy tuck surgery. I would agree with others that a month should be appropriate time to allow the scar tissue and incisions to heal before having dental work. I would likely have my patient’s wait six weeks prior to having dental work after a breast augmentation procedure. The implants are more likely to get contaminated with circulating bacteria and this can cause more of an issue with contracture of the capsule in the future. If you cannot move your appointment, I would recommend a dose of antibiotics before your dental procedure and one dose after. Consult with your dentist to find out more.
I would wait 1 month after a tummy tuck to have any dental work. With any dental work, bacteria could get into the blood stream and potentially cause an infection.
