Gums disease and coumadin

[Guest guest]

I have had gum disease for many years, but could generally control the

condition with regular cleanings. Now that I'm on coumadin, my gum bleeding

has

drastically increased, often spontaneously (with no brushing or flossing).I

have

not had a cleaning in months and my neurologist insists if I do go not to go

off coumadin for the visit as some suggest. I bleed copiously when undergoing

treatment. What to do?

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[Guest guest]

I too have gum disease, am on coumadin and undergo vigorous cleaning at the

periodontist every two months. However my cardiologist and dentist have agreed

that I should go off the coumadin 3 days before the cleaning. Depending on the

amount of bleeding sometimes I restart my coumadin that night or wait a couple

of days. What do your cardio and dentist have to say about what you should do?

Have you had a stroke in the past?

Brenta

Gums disease and coumadin

I have had gum disease for many years, but could generally control the

condition with regular cleanings. Now that I'm on coumadin, my gum bleeding

has

drastically increased, often spontaneously (with no brushing or flossing).I

have

not had a cleaning in months and my neurologist insists if I do go not to go

off coumadin for the visit as some suggest. I bleed copiously when undergoing

treatment. What to do?

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[Guest guest]

I too have gum disease, am on coumadin and undergo vigorous cleaning at the

periodontist every two months. However my cardiologist and dentist have agreed

that I should go off the coumadin 3 days before the cleaning. Depending on the

amount of bleeding sometimes I restart my coumadin that night or wait a couple

of days. What do your cardio and dentist have to say about what you should do?

Have you had a stroke in the past?

Brenta

Gums disease and coumadin

I have had gum disease for many years, but could generally control the

condition with regular cleanings. Now that I'm on coumadin, my gum bleeding

has

drastically increased, often spontaneously (with no brushing or flossing).I

have

not had a cleaning in months and my neurologist insists if I do go not to go

off coumadin for the visit as some suggest. I bleed copiously when undergoing

treatment. What to do?

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[Guest guest]

I too have gum disease, am on coumadin and undergo vigorous cleaning at the

periodontist every two months. However my cardiologist and dentist have agreed

that I should go off the coumadin 3 days before the cleaning. Depending on the

amount of bleeding sometimes I restart my coumadin that night or wait a couple

of days. What do your cardio and dentist have to say about what you should do?

Have you had a stroke in the past?

Brenta

Gums disease and coumadin

I have had gum disease for many years, but could generally control the

condition with regular cleanings. Now that I'm on coumadin, my gum bleeding

has

drastically increased, often spontaneously (with no brushing or flossing).I

have

not had a cleaning in months and my neurologist insists if I do go not to go

off coumadin for the visit as some suggest. I bleed copiously when undergoing

treatment. What to do?

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[Guest guest]

Me too , more bleeding when sleeping. I have read that there is a correlation

between bleeding gums and heart disease. I am shortly going to visit my

dentist for a cleaning, which usually includes scaling and lots of bleeding. Now

that I'm on coumadin, I don't know what to expect. And my doctor told me not to

suspend coumadin before dentistry. I'll let you know if I learn something new.