Dental Antibiotic Pre-medication

Antibiotic pre-medication for dental treatment Highlands Ranch Dentist, Denver Dentist

Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp Highlands Ranch Dentists "may," recommend that you take antibioticsbefore your dental appointment. Procedures that are like to cause bleeding on occasion can cause bacteria to enter your bloodstream. While unlikely, it is possible that these bacteriacould work their way to the heart or newly place artificial joints This presents a risk forsome people with cardiac abnormalities because the bacteriamay adhere an grown on the heart defect or joint causing bacterial endocarditis. Dr's DeLapp want you to be aware of this problems and take antibiotics pre-medication if necessary. Dr. DeLapp treat dental patients from Denver, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Douglas County Castle Pines and Lone Tree Colorado

This information is taken form the 2007 American Heart Associations recommendations. This is for general information and each patient is different. PLEASE check with your physician or dentist before undertaking ANY dental treatment to make sure it is appropriate for you!

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Certain heart conditions are associated more often with endocarditis^. The following are some of those cardiac conditions and include but are not limited to:

Heart surgery within the past six months
Pacemaker
Artificial heart valve
Previous bacterial endocarditis
History of heart murmur (mitralvalve prolapse
Congenital heart defectvascular surgery
Some others (see your physician)

Procedures in which antibiotic coverage for dental procedures is recommended include:

Extracting teeth
Placement of Dental implants
Gum surgery
Root canal apical surgery
Dental Injections into the root ligament
Dental cleaning with curettage
Root planing or deep cleaning

Dental procedures in which antibiotic coverage is NOT needed include:

Getting numb with local anesthetics but not including inter-ligament injections
Placement of a rubber dam
Fillings and Crowns
Placement of "retraction" cords for crowns and bridges
Routine root canals (within the canal of the tooth)
Suture removal
X-rays
Baby teeth lost naturally
Invisalign or orthodontic adjustments
Partial dentures or "flipper" removal or fabrication
Dental impressions
Fluoride treatments

Artificial Joint need for dental pre-medication

While unlikely, is possible that the bacteria commonly found in themouth may travel through the bloodstream and grow in yourartificial joint. This increases your risk of contracting aninfection on your joint. Dr. James DeLapp and Dr; H. Candace DeLapp, Highlands Ranch dentist want to work with your orthopedic surgeon to determine the need for antibiotic coverage prior to dental treatment.

If you have had a total joint replacement, antibioticprophylaxis is recommended for the first two years. Your orthopedic surgeon will determine if you need to be covered after that time.

High-risk medical complications with joint replacement include but are not limited to:

Diabetes
Immuno-supression Omany different types!)
Rheumatoid arthritis
Cancer

Our Highlands Ranch Dentists want you to be aware of the dental risks associated with certain heart defects and joint replacement. Certainly if you have any questions please feel free to contact your cardiologist or orthopedic surgeon. For an appointment please call (303) 694-9740.