Blood Thinners and Dental Implants

Panoramic xray of full mouth dental implants

I treat many patients who take blood thinners on a regular basis.  The concern with taking a blood thinner during implant treatment is continued bleeding. The most common blood thinners are Aspirin, Warfarin (Coumadin), and Plavix.  These blood thinners are taken for a variety of cardiovascular reasons.  Coumadin and Plavix are the stronger medications.  Aspirin … Read more