Listen for Questions About Med Changes Before Dental Visits

You’ll see fewer patients start antibiotics...OR stop blood thinners...before dental work.

Antibiotics (amoxicillin, etc) are sometimes given prior to dental visits...due to concerns that mouth bacteria might enter the bloodstream during dental work and infect the heart or a joint.

But bacteria are more likely to get into the blood from brushing teeth or chewing food than from a dental procedure.