Thoughts? Husband, 81, was advised from heart and medical doctor to not have any procedures that require anesthesia. Now I need to know.....

LNReason: Imho, perhaps he will not require anesthesia for the procedure. His cardiologist will no doubt require him to take medication before the procedure as standard practice for a cardiac patient. If he goes ahead with the procedure, he must be very careful that he doesn't get a dry socket(s). Perhaps he can tolerate pain medication.

I needed a broken tooth extracted and the periodontist used a high power water jet tool to release the tooth from the little ligaments that held it in place. He said it doesn’t cause the trauma of a typical extraction. The jaw was numbed first and I didn’t even know when it was out. Perhaps you could ask for a referral to a dentist who could perform that procedure on your husband.

My mother had a heart murmur and her doctor always prescribed her antibiotics before any kind of dental work, even teeth cleaning.

As dentist can provide sedation and local anaesthetic I think your bigger problem is maintaining the very high level of oral hygiene that will be required following extracting 7 teeth in one go. Unless the teeth are rotten or causing problems why extract teeth to make denture - make them to fit with the teeth he has - not a repair a newly made set that cater for any oral changes. There is no way I would be agreeing to this without a second opinion and having the Xray fully explained to me for each tooth dentist suggests removing. Having personally had 3 out at the age of 64 (done in 2 lots because even then appointments were over 2 hours each) I wouldn't consider having mass dental work done that hadn't been proved to me as necessary. OK - our dentist does have a 3D Xray machine but generally UK dentistry is behind that in the US, so I would seek a second opinion.

LNReason, one thing I forgot, my dads procedure, 14 surgically removed teeth, took less then 45 minutes.

He used an oral surgeon and a dentist for the dentures. It was one of the best things he did for himself, his overall health improved because his teeth were rotten and causing perpetual infections. He felt sooooooo much better after the procedure.

A good oral surgeon will do his teeth in no time, with minimal trauma and they will probably do some stitches if needed to ensure no dry socket.

I am praying that you find a top quality oral surgeon and your husband is done with this likety split.

Remember, lots of ice cream the 1st week to reduce swelling and help pain. My dad got 3 milkshakes a day and sipped on those to get through the discomfort and he only took tylenol a couple of days. No additives, just creamy ice cream.

Certainly the dental surgeon sounds the best route to go, and he will liaise with other medical professionals treating your husband.
I am a little concerned about the answers you have received about having multiple teeth out in one sitting. This is fine if the teeth are "solid" nicely straight, and not affecting bone and even worse putting infection into the sinuses. However if teeth are rotten the chance of extracting them in one piece is very reduced - this means the dentist/dental surgeon has to hunt around to find every tiny piece that did not come out. Also if he has had teeth which have damaged the gum and bone area this can regrow round the tooth and into any destroyed area (particularly is it is a tooth that may have had work e.g. a root canal done at some time in the past). If he has any of these problems then the extractions can take a very long time to do. There is a lot to consider with a dental surgeon in addition to the anesthesia, and after care. But as others have said infection can in itself be dangerous to the health of other organs. I think you have the right idea and the three medics concerned need to have some conversations so that you can hear all the options and decide on the way forward you think your husband will cope with best.

Update: The teeth have to come out because they are causing infection and are broken. Found dentist who took time to explain everything. They bill as the work is done. Over 3x the cost from the "drive thru" dentist. They were professional, took extra good care of him during initial visit. They are accustomed to working with seniors and dementia. The cardiologist is allowing laughing gas to help my honey. Still haven't gotten a refund on the $2,225 put down at the other place. Put it in dispute with credit card company. Thanks for all the help - it helped me ask right questions at our appointment. Extractions will be done third week in October. Again - thanks.

Thanks for the update.