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Can i take aspirin

I am taking ASPIRIN for blood thinning. I am also taking blood pressure tablets. I intend to extract my molar tooth. I am 63 yrs, Can i take the aspirin and do the tooth extraction or take after the extraction. Your advice will be much appreciated. thank you.
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You'll need to ask the dentist who is doing the extraction what he wants you to do about the aspirin.  Some dentists are willing to do an extraction without stopping the aspirin, and some aren't.  If your dentist does want you to stop the aspirin, he will probably require you to get medical clearance from the doctor who prescribed your aspirin therapy.  Ask your dentist about the aspirin at the time the appointment is made for the extraction.  If the appointment has already been made, and the aspirin wasn't addressed either way, call the dentist's office ASAP and ask.
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Hi!
Usually all blood thinners including aspirin are stopped at least three days before tooth extraction. In people more vulnerable to bleed, the drug is stopped at least a week before extraction. Post extraction, you can re-start the medication after 24 hours if there has been no bleeding. Sometimes you may need to wait for 2-3 days after which you are allowed to re-start aspirin. Please discuss this with your dentist.  Take care!
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