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That's a great question to bring up, especially with pulmonary hypertension in the picture. Dental procedures — particularly extensive ones like full tooth extractions — do require some special considerations for people with PH.

Here are some key precautions to discuss with both your dentist and PH specialist before Show Full Answer

That's a great question to bring up, especially with pulmonary hypertension in the picture. Dental procedures — particularly extensive ones like full tooth extractions — do require some special considerations for people with PH.

Here are some key precautions to discuss with both your dentist and PH specialist before proceeding:

- Medication review: Make sure your dental team knows every medication you're on, including blood thinners (anticoagulants), as these affect bleeding during and after extraction
- Anesthesia considerations: Some anesthetic agents can affect blood pressure and heart function, so your PH team should be consulted
- Oxygen levels: PH can make it harder to maintain oxygen levels during procedures — sedation or stress can lower them further
- Infection risk: Any dental procedure carries infection risk, which can be more serious with PH
- Stress on the heart: Extensive procedures can put strain on the cardiovascular system

As for same-day dentures, that's really a conversation for your dentist, but healing and swelling after full extractions may complicate the fit.

The most important step is making sure your dentist and PH specialist are communicating directly before scheduling anything. Don't be shy about asking both teams lots of questions!

 AI-generated responses are not a substitute for medical advice. These services are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or disease. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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