Receiving antibiotics before a dental procedure is a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of bacteria entering the bloodstream following a dental procedure.
Discuss antibiotics with your dentist if you’re having these treatments:
– Extractions
– Gum disease treatment
– Deep teeth cleaning
Antibiotic treatment is essential for heart transplant patients or people with an artificial heart valve, known heart defects, or previous joint surgery.
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