Tooth Damage

by JadeB91x 15th May 2015, 8:41 am

This never even occurred to me until my surgeon went over all the common/uncommon risks and side effects.

Has anyone ended up with any damage to there teeth from the tube as its an uncommon one?

I have a tiny chip on the back side of one of my front teeth, you cant even see it only I can feel it is I poke at it with my tongue. Super worried that it they caught it a tiny bit its got to mess my tooth up!

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by **mirren001** 15th May 2015, 9:33 am

I haven't heard of anyone having their teeth damaged whilst having a GA. You could mention it to the anesthetist so they are aware & know to be careful. If your tooth has a small chip but is otherwise a healthy tooth & not loose in any way you should be fine.
XXX

by JadeB91x 15th May 2015, 9:39 am

Yeah I was thinking of doing that and going to see the dentist to get abit of reassurance that it is as sturdy as I think!

I haven't been able to find anything about it happening to anyone, but they obviously have to tell you just in case!

xx

by **Charlii** 15th May 2015, 9:52 am

Its more a 'cover all bases' thing. Im sure its happened a few times to some people in any surgery, but I've certainly not heard anything on here. Mention it to your anaesthetist on the day, and they'll likely just go to the other side of your mouth to avoid it. Don't stress too much about it though.

by JadeB91x 15th May 2015, 11:14 am

Thanks ladies yes

I've never been put under before, is the tube very big?

x

by **Charlii** 15th May 2015, 11:21 am

I have no idea, I didn't even know they were used! I think they're just regular intubating tubes, so no, not big. You know when you see on the medical shows when they have to clear the airway? its just like that, so in case of an emergency, they've got a clear airway for you.

by _wildflower_ 15th May 2015, 12:31 pm

My lip is REALLY sore got a big lump on the inside from the tube! Was the first thing I noticed when I woke up, I can't imagine it being capable of damaging teeth though!xo

by Emmapinder1983 15th May 2015, 12:40 pm

It's very rare if it does happen. I've got a crown on my front tooth and just mentioned it again before they put me under. Woke up and my teeth were fine, just very sore throat x

by anneritchley 15th May 2015, 1:51 pm

My surgeon asked about veneeres etc as it can happen but not very often. They asked on my pre op. Xxx

by anneritchley 15th May 2015, 1:53 pm

The tube that goes into your airway is small and you won't know anything about it. They take it out just as your coming round. Which again you won't know anything about. It's used to keep your airway open that's all xx

by anneritchley 15th May 2015, 1:57 pm

It's because while under GA you breathing can become very laboured because of the paralysing drug they give you. The small tube is placed to keep your airway open during surgery. We do not know anything about it. Neither do we hear or see all the machines they use in theartre. They connect you to all sorts of machines to monitor you. I found my op a very pleasant experiance. Felt ok when I woke xxx

by JadeB91x 21st May 2015, 11:34 am

Thanks for all the answers on here girls!

Anneritchley - I absolutely adore your bra in your avi!

xx

by anneritchley 21st May 2015, 5:13 pm

Ahh thanks it's from boux avenue it's the Samantha range. Emma pinder had the same bra xxx

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