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A member asked:
I had two stents about 15months ago do i need antibiotics to have dental work done.
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No: If stents were all you had. Your dentist needs to confirm with your cardiologist what was done. Fewer heart problems are recommended for antibiotic coverage for dental procedures anymore. The antibiotics caused more problems than helped. The reason for preventive antibiotics was theoretical and not well established as being effective.
Answered 4/27/2018
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Stents: I assume you are asking if you require pre-operative antibiotics. Probably not. I assume you have reported your stents, any other medical information, and all Meds to your Dentist. Ask Dentist, if you are concerned, to communicate with your Cardiologist.
Answered 4/27/2018
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