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Heart valve repair few yrs dentist tends to sratch with a hook which can make the gum bleed on a check up. rather take amoxicillin for a clean only!

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Depends: Depends on your situation. Ask MD. Err on side of antibiotics if unsure.

Answered 11/6/2016

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A member asked:

Heart valve repair few yrs dentist tends to sratch with a hook which can make the gum bleed on a check up. rather take amoxicillin for a clean only!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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