What may happen if I have a heart complaint, heart murmur or rheumatic fever?
Always make sure that your dentist is aware of your medical condition. However, it is now no longer considered necessary for people that have a heart complaint, heart murmur or rheumatic fever to receive an antibiotic cover one hour prior to dental treatment such as, a tooth extraction or scale and polish. The dentist may also choose to use a different kind of local anaesthetic (without adrenalin).