Hello all, just wondering if anyone with Parkinson’s has had to have teeth extracted?
My husband needs to have some teeth and roots removed. He is going to a specialist dentist tomorrow. They are hoping to do the treatment with local anaesthesia. We did think about sedation but as he’s recently had fillings done with local and he was fine, I’m hoping this will apply after the extractions. Dentist did say if there was any real problems then sedation could be given next time. It would be reassuring to hear from any pwp who have had extractions undertaken with local anaesthetic. Many thanks. Jean
Good afternoon … I had two difficult extractions done under LOCAL anaesthetic about 6 months ago. One of the teeth had sheared off near the gum. I saw a tiny oriental lady in Brighton on the NHS & it was a perfect experience. I have Parkinson’s disease & a few other add ons. She was an extraction only expert. Also I did not need stitches that amazed me. She was worth the 50 mile drive. The extraction was too complicated for my private dentist to do.
Best of luck.
Steve2
Thanks for speedy response Steve2. Is that the same as sedation? This was discussed as an option and the dentist who is doing his extractions tomorrow is qualified in that too so I’m hoping if she thinks he won’t cope with local she can still sedate him and continue with the procedure as we both want to get it over with! How was your mouth afterwards re the socket healing and any bleeding? Thanks. Jean
Sorry I meant local anaesthetic … A bit of brain fade there.
There was no blood & healed very quickly but unfortunately my extracted teeth did not grow back [LOL]. Also I put both teeth under my pillow but did not get a 6 pence for either. I think the tooth fairy has died of old age.
Steve2
Good to see you haven’t lost your sense of humour! PD often takes that away too. Glad to hear your recovery was good. My husband is having some roots and two teeth extracted so I’m hoping he’ll cope as well as you have. Wish us luck!
Do promise him some chocolate if he doesn’t cry. Best of luck.
Many years ago we had a dog who hated going to the vets & we had to pretend we were going for a walk otherwise he would not get in the car if he sensed where we were going. Perhaps tell your husband you are going to the cinema. I hope he doesn’t bite.
Steve2
I think I’m more worried about it than him to be honest! I’ve stocked up with tomato soup and yogurt for the next couple of days. He’s a chocoholic so I may run to making him a chocolate milkshake possibly…
You sound like a “keeper”.
Steve2
Hi Steve, just thought I’d give you a quick update on my husband after teeth/root extractions yesterday. Delighted to say he was absolutely fine and he had five extractions in total! (some of them roots). He had the local anaesthetic and had no ill effects afterwards, so I’m glad we went with that option and not sedation. He’s not needed any painkillers so far, even though I keep asking him if he needs them, and very minimal bleeding afterwards and none since. Keeping him on a soft diet until tomorrow as advised to be on the safe side. Must say I’m very impressed with his fantastic treatment on the NHS! He said the dentist was really good and mindful of his PD. I made the appointment for a time I knew he’d be fully ‘on’ his meds which made a great difference. He’s been to his men in sheds this morning which I thought he wouldn’t be up to. So I’m very relieved it went so well. We’re just enjoying the glorious sunshine in the garden. Long may it continue! Best wishes, Jean.
Hello Jean1 … Thanks for letting me know it went well. Most kind of you.
Best wishes
Steve2
Hi Jean
I think we worry so much about our husbands when any treatment is required and they deal with it usually very well.
My husband recently had a cataract operation and sailed through it and recovered so well but I’d had sleepless nights worrying.
So pleased to hear your husband coped with the extractions
Best wishes
Hi KK1, yes, I agree. We think as they have Parkinson’s they won’t cope well with medical/surgical procedures. Glad your husband’s cataract surgery went so well. It must have been a relief after your sleepless nights!
My husband underwent total knee replacement three years ago. As you can imagine it was quite a stressful time post op as I foolishly didn’t think to ask for any help. It was very difficult as we live in a house with extremely steep stairs but he soon became adept at getting up them! He recovered well after the surgery and the consultant said he was amazed how well he was doing on his 6 week check up. He commented he was far ahead in terms of mobility and flexion of his knee than some of his other patients who had no other co-existing health issues. He never used a walking stick and the zimmer frame was soon consigned to the spare room.
I suppose it all depends on the individual. I put his recovery down to his sheer tenacity and the fact that we have both been keen hillwalkers for years pre his eventual PD diagnosis … and our stairs! His consultant said older people who live in houses with stairs tend to recover faster from knee and hip surgery than those in bungalows. Going up and down countless times a day is indeed still a great workout for us both! Have a relaxing evening. Jean