Antibiotic Premedication for Dental Treatments
Protect Your Health with Safe, Preventive Antibiotic Protocols
❇️ Clinical Insight
“There is convincing evidence currently to prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis to high-risk patients undergoing invasive dental procedures to prevent the development of bacterial infection.”
— Dr. Perry Danos
What is Antibiotic Prophylaxis Before Dental Procedures?
In certain health conditions, antibiotics are given before a dental procedure to prevent a possible infection from occurring; this practice is called “antibiotic prophylaxis.
There are times when we will consult with your physician if antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary.
Prophylactic antibiotics might be recommended before dental procedures if you have one or more of the following health conditions:
❇️ Protected and Prepared: Robert’s Experience with Premedication
“Because of a heart condition, I need antibiotic premedication before any dental work. Dr. Danos and the ProCare team were incredibly thorough, coordinating with my physician to ensure everything was done safely. It gave me complete peace of mind knowing they took my medical history seriously.”
— Robert L., Morton Grove ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Health Conditions Requiring Antibiotic Prophylaxis:
- Artificial heart valves
- A heart transplant
- A history of infective endocarditis
- Some types of congenital heart problems, particularly if they haven’t been completely repaired, or if their treatment involves prosthetic material
- Artificial Hip Replacement
- Artificial Knee Replacement
- A history of previous infection in a prosthetic joint
- A systemic inflammatory disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus erythematosus
- A weakened immune system resulting from HIV, cancer, radiation, chemotherapy, or another cause
- Insulin-dependent (type I) diabetes or hemophilia
