Taking Plan B pill 3 days prior to wisdom teeth extraction
Hello, I took an emergency contraceptive pill this morning. I have oral surgery scheduled for this Friday at 2pm. Is it safe to go through with the surgery or should I postpone due to taking this pill?
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Answer: Plan B prior to wisdom teeth extractions
By Sarah h
Dental Professional
There are no contraindications of dental treatment and levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive. It should be listed on your medical history as a medication taken however. Plan B changes your cervical mucous and uterine lining in order to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg. It does not indicate that it will increase bleeding or interact with dental anesthetics.
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