Teeth Cleaning, Do I Need Antibiotics Prior?

[NJsharon 119]

I need to get my teeth cleaned & I am 3 weeks post-op. I read somewhere about if we get our teeth cleaned or any work on our teeth we should have antibiotics first?

Is that true & if so why?

If I do need antibiotics then who do I go to for them... my PCP or the dentist?

[Candyman 38]

I haven't heard that. I know if you have a new heart valve you need to.

[robin33 71]

I take antibiotics before all dental work and surgeries because I have a heart mumur. Tell your dentist about the procedure and if needed, he will prescribe them. I usually take 4 - 500 mg. amoxcillin 1 hour before any dental work.

[kyllfalcon 768]

I've had a total knee replacement and have to have antibiotics before dental cleaning. But not a word was said about it in reference to WLS.

[alliegb3 112]

Call and ask the dentist. He will prescribe it if u need it

[Chuckles 28]

That's interesting, I will add it to question list for my surgeon, because my regular screening is 4 weeks postop.