Why is it important to have your teeth in order for surgery?

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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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haha, I was asked this before a surgery I had, “Do you have any fillings or crowns?”

I answered no, answered a bunch of other questions, and as the Anesthesiologist was leaving I suddenly remembered, “Wait! Half of my front tooth is a filling!”

I’d completely forgotten! Glad I remembered, the Anesthesiologist said he’d make sure the tube was positioned along the other side of my mouth from the filling so he wouldn’t accidently bump and chip the filling, phew

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