Fillings after FMT
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Fillings after FMT
I had my 2nd FMT a little over 3 weeks ago. I was long overdue for a teeth cleaning and although I shuddered at the mere thought of going to the dentist, I gathered up the courage and went anyway. Turns out, I need to have some cavities filled. My question is: Is it safe to have this done after the FMT? The dental assistant told me it's okay but I just want to check in with everyone else. I am also going to ask my GI doctor as well. I can't see why it wouldn't be but I'm a nervous Nelly right now.
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Re: Fillings after FMT
Yes, it is fine as far as I know, but you can always call the doctor who did the FMT and ask. You don't get any antibiotics with fillings, only a shot of anesthetic like novocaine and that won't give you c difficile. Better have them filled so that the teeth don't get worse and need root canals, etc.
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Re: Fillings after FMT
Having a cavity filled and a teeth cleaning won't expose you to Cdiff , just don't take any antibiotic even if the dentist prescribes it.
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Re: Fillings after FMT
Agree. Should not be a problem.
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Re: Fillings after FMT
Thanks everyone. Spoke with the doc and he said I'm okay to have the cavities filled and antibiotics are only given with gum work etc. Everything just seems more like a big deal once you've been on this journey.
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Re: Fillings after FMT
I had the same fear after my FMT. I had 2 small fillings done about 2 months post FMT and was just fine. My nerves were worse then the drilling!
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Thank you for sharing!
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