Reply #14: I take for prevention as well -

[dflprincess]

my family history indicates it's a good idea for me to do so (and my doctor agrees). I had minor surgery last fall and had to stay off it for 10 days before and 3 days after. Though I haven't been told not to take it before seeing the dentist - but because of past periodontol problems I get my teeth cleaned four times a year and I'm doing something right because it's been years since I had any bleeding from my gums.

I was also told not to use ibuprofin (Advil) for the same time period before & after surgery. Tylenol was the only approved pain killer if I felt I needed one before surgery. And no vitamin E or fish oil.