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Originally Posted by BV
Dentists will always ask you if you have recently had any major surgery before they clean your teethe, especially heart surgery, because the bacteria that gets knocked loose can cause a serious infection there.
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this is correct.
i used to have a hole in my heart the size of a quarter and would have to take a special medication a week before the dentist each time. this was due to the bacteria caused when cleaning.