Avoiding endocarditis prophylaxis at your next dental appointment

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch, Health Pro Tuesday, March 11, 2008

For people that have had to take antibiotics before dental work previously, I recommend that they discuss these recommendations with their individual health care providers. Whatever decisions are made with respect to antibiotics, one must understand that the best way to avoid endocarditis from dental procedures is to keep your teeth and gums healthy through proper oral hygiene.

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By Dr. Larry Weinrauch, Health Pro— Last Modified: 12/19/10, First Published: 03/11/08