What do I need to do to prepare for a dental visit after total joint replacement surgery?
• During the first two years following ANY total joint replacement surgery: you should take Amoxicillin/Ampicillin, 2 gms – 1 pill, 30 minutes to one hour before ANY dental procedure. • After the first two years: the above medication should be given to any patient requiring a major root canal or equivalent. After two years, routine dental work, i.e. cleaning. fillings, etc., does NOT require medication. • If you are allergic to Penicillin/Ampicillin, take Biaxin, 500 mg, one pill, 30 minutes prior to dental work and one pill six hours after dental work or Clindamycin, 600 mg po. Please feel free to call the office at 203-235-5588 with any questions.
