Ft Lauderdale Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry Blog | Dr. Thomas O'Neil
Monday, September 29, 2008
9/22/2008
NEW GUIDELINES FOR INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
Infective Endocarditis is an inflammation of the heart caused by bacteria entered into the bloodstream. Many common dental procedures, like teeth cleanings can cause minor bleeding that allow oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream. For most patients these bacteria are harmless. In the past if you have had a medical history that includes a heart defect, prolapsed valve, rheumatic fever, Endocarditis, Heart surgery, or other problems, we needed to take special precautions to protect you by prescribing appropriate antibiotics for you to take before your dental procedure. In April 2007 the American Heart Association came out with new guidelines for pre-medicating before dental procedures. Please consult with Dr. O’Neil and your physician if you have had to pre-medicate in the past. If you have any concerns about your dental procedures, please let Dr. O’Neil in Tamarac, Florida know so we can protect you and keep your mouth healthy.
Written by: Tracie and Pam
NEW GUIDELINES FOR INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
Infective Endocarditis is an inflammation of the heart caused by bacteria entered into the bloodstream. Many common dental procedures, like teeth cleanings can cause minor bleeding that allow oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream. For most patients these bacteria are harmless. In the past if you have had a medical history that includes a heart defect, prolapsed valve, rheumatic fever, Endocarditis, Heart surgery, or other problems, we needed to take special precautions to protect you by prescribing appropriate antibiotics for you to take before your dental procedure. In April 2007 the American Heart Association came out with new guidelines for pre-medicating before dental procedures. Please consult with Dr. O’Neil and your physician if you have had to pre-medicate in the past. If you have any concerns about your dental procedures, please let Dr. O’Neil in Tamarac, Florida know so we can protect you and keep your mouth healthy.
Written by: Tracie and Pam
posted by The office of Dr. Thomas O'Neil at 7:22 AM
7707 N. University Dr., Suite 201
Tamarac, FL 33321
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