| Antibiotic Pre-Medication On our medical questionnaire we always are concerned about patients with a history of rheumatic fever and/or a mitral valve prolapse. Patients with these conditions are susceptible to an infection in their hearts. The source of the patient's infection is their own bacteria in their own mouth. Dental procedures which cause micro cuts or obvious open bleeding within the mouth allow the patient's own oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream. This same entry can cause problems for patients with prosthetic joints. These orthopedic conditions may also require pre-medication. The use of antibiotics before any dental treatment is necessary for these types of patients. Please inform our office if you have these conditions.
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