If you’ve had a joint replacement or prosthetic heart valves, you will need to pre-medicate before your dental appointment. The antibiotic helps prevent Infective endocarditis, which may be caused by the bacteria in your mouth that can travel to the site of the joint replacement or heart valve and cause an infection. There are a number of other conditions requiring antibiotic prophylaxis such as organ transplant, chemotherapy port and shunts.
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If you have questions about pre-medication, or for answers to all your oral health FAQs, contact the dental office of Joy M. Miller, D.D.S. or schedule your appointment today!