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MVP and Antibiotics
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MVP and Antibiotics
by Bil-Bailey, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Bill Bailey on October 22, 1997 at 08:24:36:
Approximately 10 years ago, I was diagnosed, almost by accident,
with MVP. I was 35 at the time and had no known symptoms throughout
my life.
One of the specific instructions at the time, was to advise my dentist
in advance of dental work so that antibiotics could be prescribed. I have
followed that faithfully for over a decade.
Recently, I visited mt dentist again. This time, he questioned the necessity of antibiotics in dental treatments. He felt that the thinking
was antiquated, but said I should seek further information.
What is the cuurent thinking on this subject? Must a course of antibiotics be taken prior to treatment?
Thanks,
Bill
Approximately 10 years ago, I was diagnosed, almost by accident,
with MVP. I was 35 at the time and had no known symptoms throughout
my life.
One of the specific instructions at the time, was to advise my dentist
in advance of dental work so that antibiotics could be prescribed. I have
followed that faithfully for over a decade.
Recently, I visited mt dentist again. This time, he questioned the necessity of antibiotics in dental treatments. He felt that the thinking
was antiquated, but said I should seek further information.
What is the cuurent thinking on this subject? Must a course of antibiotics be taken prior to treatment?
Thanks,
Bill
