Mourning Cloak Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I was told this like it was the gospel truth . . . . This is why you should always check out the level of evidence for yourself! http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/04/19/gum-disease-heart.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 My dentist sent me vivid illustrations of inflammatory substances from one's mouth travelling throughout the body and attacking the heart, placenta, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojoluvsu2 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 They mention atherosclerotic heart disease, is there any evidence for or against linking gum disease/recent dental work with endocarditis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switcheroo Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 They mention atherosclerotic heart disease, is there any evidence for or against linking gum disease/recent dental work with endocarditis? Yes, if the patient had underlying risk factors. Hence abx premedication before dental work for these patients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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