Should people that had a heart attack take precautions when undergoing dental treatments?
The symptoms of myocardial infarction (heart attack) can be described like a pain that starts in the chest and that radiates to the lower jaw. Like any other heart disease, some considerations must be taken before visiting a dentist.
Someone who’s had a heart attack should wait at least six months before having dental treatments. It’s important to give the dentist a detailed list of the drugs taken to prevent complications. For example, if a heart attack patient takes anticoagulants, the blood is less likely to clot and treatments like tooth extraction may need a temporary modification of the drug intake.
The information above should be used as a reference only. Any medical decision should not be done before consulting a health care professional.