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Why do patients with a heart murmur need to take antibiotics before dental treatments?

April 26, 2017antibiotics dental heart murmur Patients treatments

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Why do patients with a heart murmur need to take antibiotics before dental treatments?

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Bacteria in the mouth can travel through the blood stream easily. The bacteria can collect around a leaky heart valve and cause an infection called bacterial endocarditis. Taking a somewhat large dose of antibiotics, one hour before dental treatment, can prevent this type of infection.