Hmmm wierd you should say this. I just went to the dentist this afternoon, had a woozy spell when she gave me novicane (never experienced that before). I checked my pulse after I sat up and it felt fine. Only med I'm on is metropolol.

All you have to do is to let them know your meds. Make sure they know when you have blood drawn (smaller needle) or to any doctor where there may be an interaction with whatever you are taking.

I understand that the dentist has to know because of the possibility of bleeding when one is one blood thinners.
Moy...

Tell them you have afib and your medications. If you have any thought that you might have sleep apnea, you might want them to look and see if you have any of the physical markers for sleep apnea as it causes and prolongs afib. Those markers are a lower jaw that is set back, a "high" tongue and whether or not your uvula shows when you open your mouth (Mallampati score). In other words, while your at the dentist, get a free evaluation. I have all 3 problems and wear a dental appliance which stops my sleep apnea.

Regarding sleep apnea..I have been told by my husband that I breathe very shallow while sleeping. He said I am very still. One time I woke to him with his hand in front of my face to see if I was breathing. He was very worried. Does anyone think this may be a form of sleep apnea? I havent mentioned this to my doctor but wondered if my extremely shallow breathing may be a factor in AF. Any thoughts?

Nope...not a sign of sleep apnea. You would be snoring up a storm if you had sleep apnea. My husband used to sleep like you too...and I always had to make sure he was alive. You are just a peaceful sleeper.:)

Is it just snoring or is it sleep apnea?
Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, and not everyone who has sleep apnea snores. So how do you tell the difference between garden variety snoring and a more serious case of sleep apnea?

The biggest telltale sign is how you feel during the day. Normal snoring doesnt interfere with the quality of your sleep as much as sleep apnea does, so youre less likely to suffer from extreme fatigue and sleepiness during the day.

Types of sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea. It occurs when the soft tissue in the back of your throat relaxes during sleep, causing a blockage of the airway (as well as loud snoring).
Central sleep apnea is a much less common type of sleep apnea that involves the central nervous system, rather than an airway obstruction. It occurs when the brain fails to signal the muscles that control breathing. People with central sleep apnea seldom snore.
Complex sleep apnea is a combination of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea.


http://helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm

I have a Monday morning dentist appointment for a cleaning.
The only medication I'm on is Warfarin. I checked with my cardiologist office. They said as others on this discussion forum, continue with the Warfarin. Just make sure the dentist knows I'm on a blood thinner.
For an extraction which I've been putting off I would need to stop the Warfarin 4-5 days prior to the surgery.
Since my hip replacements I need to take antibiotics for any dental work. Initially the recommendation was just for 2 years afterwards. Now it's forever to prevent infection.