Svt--can dental treatment be done?

Maybe: Consult your cardiologist prior to any work being done. Some precautions maybe necessary.

Yes: A patient with a history of svt needing dental treatment should be cleared by his or her physician or cardiologist, and be closely monitored with the appropriate monitoring equipment while undergoing dental treatment.

Absolutely: You are most probably one medication(s) to keep your heart rate controlled. It is advisable to ensure you Dentist knows about your cardiac condition. Often, the Dentist will then use a local anesthetic that does not contain epinephrine. This local anesthetic doe snot last as long, but multiple injections can be done to ensure you are profoundly numb for the entire procedure.

It is recommended: If you have SVT, than it isn't necessary for you to take antibiotics before any dental treatment. Also be sure to ask for the anesthetic without the epinephrine. If concerned, get a clearance from your cardiologist.