My blood pressure is around 115/86 to 130/91 is it safe for me to get my impacted wisdom tooth removed? I'm a bit worried about the surgery with these readings, what do you think?

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Many authors debate on this, but a general rule is that if the systolic blood pressure is over 179 and diastolic blood pressure is over 109, any dental procedure and surgical procedures become risky. So, 180/110 is the cutoff for any oral surgical procedure

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My impacted teeth are causing me a lot of pain and the dentist recommended a CBCT scan before suggesting surgery. Is surgery really necessary or are there other options? The X-ray shows the issue but I'm not sure what to expect next.

While impacted teeth can cause pain and complications, surgery (extraction) isn't always the first or only treatment option. A CBCT scan helps the dentist plan the best approach, but other options like observation or tooth relocation might be considered depending on the specific situation and the severity of the impaction

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My mouth won't open wide enough for a wisdom tooth extraction does this mean I'll need surgery to get it out? I'm really worried about how they'll do it if I can't open my jaw properly.

If you cannot open your mouth wide enough for a wisdom tooth extraction, it could indicate that jaw surgery is necessary to widen the mouth or reposition the tooth for easier removal.

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My blood pressure is around 115/86 to 130/91 is it safe for me to get my impacted wisdom tooth removed? I'm a bit worried about the surgery with these readings, what do you think?

Many authors debate on this, but a general rule is that if the systolic blood pressure is over 179 and diastolic blood pressure is over 109, any dental procedure and surgical procedures become risky. So, 180/110 is the cutoff for any oral surgical procedure

More Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Health Queries

My impacted teeth are causing me a lot of pain and the dentist recommended a CBCT scan before suggesting surgery. Is surgery really necessary or are there other options? The X-ray shows the issue but I'm not sure what to expect next.

My mouth won't open wide enough for a wisdom tooth extraction does this mean I'll need surgery to get it out? I'm really worried about how they'll do it if I can't open my jaw properly.

It's been over a year since my double jaw surgery, but my upper lip still feels stiff and tight. It looks a bit off and doesn't feel normal. Is there anything that can be done to improve this?

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