dental filling after angioplasty

[Hilmi]

I put in a coated stent in 2005 and another stent was put in  just 10 days ago. A dental problem has cropped up which needs taking out the current filling ( drilling ) and having the tooth repaired.
Would it be safe  to undergo this dental procedure  given  the last stent is only 10 days old.
I'am  concerned about the drilling and whether it would have an adverse affect on the latest stent.
I take plavix. Would I have to stop taking it before the procedure.
Hilmi

[westfield60]

I had a quad bypass and developed a horrible painful tooth cavity two weeks later. My cardiologist told me it would be best if I waited a while, but since I was in so much pain I had to see the dentist. Everthing went fine so it is possible to see your dentist if absolutely necessary. But I've never heard of any long term impact of the dental visit having anything to do with the bypass or stents

[Hilmi]

Thanks a lot for your response.
Hilmi

[kenkeith]

I had a tooth pulled and not necessary to stop anti=platelet medication from any medical   didn't perspective.  I was told to bite down on a tea bag.

[ed34]

A filling does not cause excessive bleeding and so it will not cause a problem with your medication. It definitely will not have any effect on your stent either because the coronary arteries are a long way from the teeth.
I had to have a tooth extracted and that involves bleeding and the requirement to form a
clot. I had to stop my aspirin/plavix for 24hrs prior to the procedure and 24hrs post.