Heart Disease
Articles
Cardiovascular
People with certain cardiovascular conditions need to take antibiotics before dental treatment to reduce the risk of a condition called bacterial endocarditis. This is a relatively uncommon infection of the heart valves, but it can be life threatening.
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Heart Disease and Gum Disease
Overall the data indicates that chronic gum disease may contribute to the development of heart disease, the nation's leading cause of death in both men and women.
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Dental Patients Should Alert Dentists About Heart Conditions
To safeguard your health, it's important to let your dentist know if you have a heart condition or have recently had heart surgery before you have any dental treatments.
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