have you had your tonsils out and did your teeth break?

Question

i had mine out when i was 17, i had no choice but four of my teeth broke during the procedure did this happen to you

no it was not the front teeth actually near the back

they broke due to the clamp to keep my mouth open

Answer 1

No I still have my teeth intact and I never heard of someone whose teeth broke during the simple procedure of tonsil removal.

There must have been another reason, surely!

Answer 2

I had mine out at the age of 27 and all went well fortunately (except for an extremely sore throat post operatively!).

Teeth can be damaged during a tonsillectomy either by the Anaesthetist (Anaesthesiologist in USA), whilst placing the breathing tube, or by the surgeon placing the brace that keeps the mouth open to allow access to the tonsils. Teeth can also get broken recovering from an anaesthetic, because patients often 'shiver' whilst waking up and can clamp their jaws on any airway that has been placed in the mouth to aid a clear airway. Hopefully you and your parents were warned of this risk. The front teeth at the top are most at risk, and are more liable to damage if they or the gums are in poor condition or the teeth are crowned or capped. It is extremely unusual for back teeth to be broken.

I hope that you and your parents received an explanation for your broken teeth.

Answer 3

No, but I have heard of this happening. Broken teeth come from #1. Putting the breathing tube down your throat, or #2, the clamps that are used to keep the mouth opened. The major risks of the surgery include bleeding (in less than 5% of cases) and the risks of anesthesia (very uncommon). An anesthesiologist is in attendance during the entire procedure for monitoring of the patient and management of anesthesia. While precautions are always taken, injury to the lips, teeth, gums, and mouth may sometimes occur. Dehydration may occur easily in children, so fluid intake is very important during the recovery. Rare risks include a change in voice (if the roof of the mouth becomes dysfunctional), a change in the taste of foods, a damaged tooth, and narrowing of the nasopharynx (where the throat connects to the nose). It is important to stay in town during the recovery period after surgery (about 2-3 weeks) so that the physician can treat the patient if necessary

Answer 4

I'm due to have my tonsils out soon, and was warned of the 'dangers' of the operation - effects of anasthetic etc, they did mention that there is a possibility that your teeth can be broken or chipped due to the clamp, it depends on the condition of your teeth prior to the operation.
Hope i've got a good pair of gnashers on me - I dont want to loose any teeth!!!

Answer 5

I've never heard of this, I had my tonsils out when I was a young child and I've got all my teeth. The doctor must have been very inept if he broke your teeth performing such a simple operation.

Answer 6

No, I had mine taken out when I was 3 and all my teeth were just fine. If they broke your teeth, then you had an incompetent doctor doing the work and you could sue for it.

Good luck.

Answer 7

i dont think your teeth are ever suppost to break when your getting your tonsils removed, and especially not 4. Maby the dentist or doc was too rough or something. And no/no

Answer 8

some overenthusiastic instrumentations by ENT doc caused you that loss,sue them up

Answer 9

no had hemorrhage & was taken back to theater

Answer 10

Yes, and no.