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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It’s to avoid damage or knocking false teeth/bridges/caps loose if they need to do an emergency procedure like inserting a breathing tube. If they knock something loose, it may lodge in your throat or lung, causing further problems.
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