Some Patients Might Need to Take Antibiotics Before a Dental Treatment

Certain dental patients could be at risk of infection and should take antibiotics before they receive treatment for their teeth and gums, says an expert. Patients might need to take antibiotics if they suffer from a number of different conditions to prevent developing an infection.

Key takeaways

– People who have had a heart transplant recently might need to take antibiotics before they have a treatment on their teeth and gums.

– People who have a heart defect could also be at risk of developing an infection and should speak to their dentist before they have a dental procedure.

– People who have had an artificial heart valve might also need to take antibiotics.

“Whether you’re getting a simple teeth cleaning or getting treatment for gum disease or a tooth extraction, talk to your dentist about whether or not you should receive antibiotics before the procedure.”

Read the full story here:

http://yourdentalhealthresource.com/when-to-receive-antibiotics-before-denta

Posted by adwords on 4th March 2017, under Practice Blog

Dr. Kishanie Wijesinghe Little BDS

Dr. Kishanie Little is passionate about delivering excellent dentistry and dental restorations that are life-like and indistinguishable from natural teeth. She believes that restorations (fillings/crowns/veneers) should look beautiful – and that they should last. Dr. Little keeps abreast of new developments in restorative dentistry through post-graduate training.

Dr. Little is also an experienced Facial Aesthetistician, including Botulinum toxins (such as Botox) and Dermafillers. She appreciates how simple and subtle changes to smooth and relax muscles can “freshen” a face, to look younger.

In her personal time, she loves to cook, read, run, practice yoga and pilates, play a bad game of tennis and am now learning to play golf. She loves Art and Theatre and support the Tate Modern. She also enjoys writing and has a book in the works.