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Originally Posted by Kick 6
... Bacteria can do it also, that is why some people have to take pre-meds before dental procedures...
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How many deaths have been contributed to sub-acute endocarditis related to dental procedures?
Also, most oral bacteremia is caused by brushing and flossing teeth compared to routine dental procedures. So that being identified, why are we not worried about the risk of endocarditis at home.
In 2008, dentists were advised that pre-medication wasn't needed like we thought. Dentists used to over prescribe antibiotics for even the slightest murmur. Now it's pre-med for valve repair/replacement, and joint replacement for three years post-op. I'd still like to see the data on deaths related to dental procedures and endocarditis.