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4 years ago (June 29, 2021)

Dental work and preventive antibiotics? Next week I'm scheduled for my first dental checkup and cleaning since my Ross Procedure 9 months. ago. My dentist has asked about inquired regarding prophylactic antibiotics and my post-op situation. My surgeon's office has given me guidance about this, nonetheless, I'm interested in hearing... Read more.

Richard Munson

Inwas told after my surgery to expect to take antibiotics forever before dental work. Due to bacteria in the mouth that can affect your heart. My dentist concurs.

Susan Lynn

The American Heart Association puts out guidance on pre-medication that has changed over the years. I've been pre-medicating since my mitral valve prolapse identification 40 years ago. At one time, I had to take antibiotics 3 days before and after my dental appointment. Today, I just take one large dose... Read more.

Rose Madura

I have always taken antibiotics (2000 mg of amoxicillin) one hour prior to any dental work both before and after surgery since I was in my teens. I'm 63 now.

Carlos Banuelos

Have always pre-medicated both since discovering my heart condition and post-surgery. My doctors all agree itâ€™s better safe than sorry, given that I donâ€™t have any allergies to antibiotics.

Rita Savelis

I take antibiotics one hour before teethcleaning. The dentist always asks if I've done that and my cardiologist or dentist writes the prescription. I was told to start doing this when the stenosis of my aortic and mitral valves was diagnosed (6 yrs before replacement of both valves) and continue... Read more.