I had gallbladder surgery last year and I have an upcoming one this year for my thyroid but I was wondering, why is it that they ask about dental stuff. Why is it important for surgery? What happens to people who have emergency situations and have like bad teeth or something? Just curious.
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Having good chompers is surprisingly a big deal for surgeriess.
Bad teeth can harbor infections that might waltz into your bloodstream during an op, potentially leading to serious issues like infective endocarditis. Imagine bacteria from a dodgy tooth gatecrashing your surgery party—no fun, right?
Have you had any dental check-ups lately in preparation for your thyroid surgery?
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