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Are there risks with dental hygienist air flow cleaning to heart patients mitral repair with annuloplasty ring, in regards to infective endocarditis?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Unlikely: Unlikely. I would check with your cardiology docs for final opinion.

Answered 7/3/2022

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Unlikely, but your Cardiologist may want you to pre-medicate. You can dramatically reduce risk by flossing or using a WaterPik DAILY. And I do mean DAILY.

Answered 7/3/2022

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