Re: Antibiotics before Dental Work

[Guest guest]

A friend

did not know about the meds before dental work and had to have surgery for the

infection it caused!!

>

> Hi Pat,

>

> My surgery was done at Southpointe Hospital which is also under the

> Cleveland Clinic group. I think it depends on what your doctor feels is

> write.

>

> My dentist of many years said the American Association of Orthopedic Surgery

> came out with a bulletin in 2009. It basically says you need them every time

> you get your teeth cleaned or have dental work. Here is the link in case

> anyone wants to read it: http://www.aaos.org/about/papers/advistmt/1033.asp.

>

> I have an appointment on Thursday for a six month check up so I will have to

> ask about other antibiotics.

>

> Bev Oleksiak

> Aurora, Ohio.

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>

>

>

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pamela@... wrote:

> Hi Lin and everyone

> I suppose its about balancing the risk of an infection getting into your

> implant against the overuse of antibiotics.

>

> I've never heard of anyone treated in the UK -NHS or private being told to

> take antibiotics before the dentists but pretty well all the people I know

> from America are. So I guess that we (I'm UK) see the risk as lower then

> they do in the USA.

>

> Be interesting to find out more. I'll ask a friendly surgeon

>

> Pamela

>

Just to confirm, both my dentist, and doctor, say a positive 'no' to

anti-biotics before dental treatment - even when I recently had a large

molar extracted.

Mick (in the UK) (BTHR - March 2009)

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we take them in Australia also... its a huge deal its drilled into you at

your pre op and post op visit.

mary

-- Re: Antibiotics before Dental Work

Hi Lin and everyone

I suppose its about balancing the risk of an infection getting into your

implant against the overuse of antibiotics.

I've never heard of anyone treated in the UK -NHS or private being told to

take antibiotics before the dentists but pretty well all the people I know

from America are. So I guess that we (I'm UK) see the risk as lower then

they do in the USA.

Be interesting to find out more. I'll ask a friendly surgeon

Pamela

I was put on antibiotics before my knee op, which seems sensible. But

> never

> for dentistry. are you talking about when you see a dentist around the

> sa,e

> time as having a kneeor hip iop, or similar?

>

> Lin

>

>

> Hi Lin, Everyone in the States is given antibiotics before any invasive

> procedure. The fake knees, hips etc are more liable to infection.

> Joan

>

>

> Sent from my iPhone

>

> On Apr 9, 2011, at 12:08 PM, " Tinopener " <tinopener@...>

> wrote:

>

>> I have never, ever, been prescribed any drugs before any fillings or

>> teeth

>> cleaning at a dentist. The only drug I've ever been given before a

>> procedure

>> was something to knock me out so they they could remove one of my wisdom

>> teeth. I was given some pain relief following that though. But

>> antibiotics?

>> Never. And I've never had a problem. You don't get given antibiotics in

>> the

>> UK unless they are absolutely necessary, as they will become less

>> effective

>> if used too often. I am really surprised to hear that they are given

>> before

>> dental procedures as a 'just in case'!

>>

>> Lin

>> UK

>>

>> It has been almost six months since my TKR and I had my first teeth

>> cleaning. I was concerned about taking the 2000 milligrams of

>> amoxicillin

>> before the procedure. I was fine until I was doing some shopping on the

>> way

>> home and I started to feel the nausea set in. I have always had a

>> sensitive

>> stomach.

>> What other drugs have some of you used before dental and other

>> procedures?

>>

>> Beverly O

>> Aurora, Oh

>>

>> ------------------------------------

>>

>>

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I doubt its because of the fear of litigation, we don't sue in Australia any

where near other countries in the world, and we take antibiotics, its in all

the written studies nothing to do with being sued. I am rushing now as I am

on my way to the surgeon and I will drill him again.

-- Re: Antibiotics before Dental Work

>

> I was put on antibiotics before my knee op, which seems sensible. But

> never

> for dentistry. are you talking about when you see a dentist around the

> sa,e

> time as having a kneeor hip iop, or similar?

>

> Lin

>

>

> Hi Lin, Everyone in the States is given antibiotics before any invasive

> procedure. The fake knees, hips etc are more liable to infection.

> Joan

>

>

> Sent from my iPhone

>

> On Apr 9, 2011, at 12:08 PM, " Tinopener " <tinopener@...>

> wrote:

>

>> I have never, ever, been prescribed any drugs before any fillings or

>> teeth

>> cleaning at a dentist. The only drug I've ever been given before a

>> procedure

>> was something to knock me out so they they could remove one of my wisdom

>> teeth. I was given some pain relief following that though. But

>> antibiotics?

>> Never. And I've never had a problem. You don't get given antibiotics in

>> the

>> UK unless they are absolutely necessary, as they will become less

>> effective

>> if used too often. I am really surprised to hear that they are given

>> before

>> dental procedures as a 'just in case'!

>>

>> Lin

>> UK

>>

>> It has been almost six months since my TKR and I had my first teeth

>> cleaning. I was concerned about taking the 2000 milligrams of

>> amoxicillin

>> before the procedure. I was fine until I was doing some shopping on the

>> way

>> home and I started to feel the nausea set in. I have always had a

>> sensitive

>> stomach.

>> What other drugs have some of you used before dental and other

>> procedures?

>>

>> Beverly O

>> Aurora, Oh

>>

>> ------------------------------------

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

When I went to get my hip replaced, the hospital was very insistent that my

teeth were in a good state before they would perform the surgery - I have heard

of people being told to go away and come back in a few months when their teeth

were sorted out!

My (UK) dentist says that she generally does not give antibiotics as routine for

minor stuff (cleaning, fillings etc) unless you have mouth that is in a bad way

(bad gum problems, bad hygiene etc).

She is very well informed, and follows NICE guidelines (National Institute for

Clinical Excellence).

She says if she ever has to do anything big ( root canal, tooth capping) she

would give me antibiotics, and if I was nervous of infection she would leave the

decision up to me ( she's so sweet).

Anyway, I'd be inclined to follow her advice.

What I would like to know is, is there any evidence of cases of infection of

prostheses after non-antibiotic dental visits? It would be really good for us to

know, to help us make this imortant decision!

Freja

[Guest guest]

Helllo Mick

>>Just to confirm, both my dentist, and doctor, say a positive 'no' to

anti-biotics before dental treatment - even when I recently had a large

molar extracted.

I've written to my surgeon, if I get a reply I will let you all know what he

says!

Lin

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I make my own Colloidal Silver and have been using it for about 10 years or

more. It does not prevent infections but is used after I get an infection

to speed the recovery time. I plan on taking Amoxicillin prior to dental

work to prevent infections. Silver plus antibiotics can both be used

together. Silver kills germs on contact but does nothing to prevent the germs

from

growing. It is an after the fact treatment only.

Brickey

[Guest guest]

@ Brickey: Thanks!

I think I will follow in your foot steps.

I will be taking a run of Probiotics after the Colloidal Silver and

Amoxicillin to cover all bases.

Max Schanfarber

Maxi Marketing

www.virtualstthomas.com

On Apr 12, 2011, at 2:12 PM, Skippyfj@... wrote:

> I make my own Colloidal Silver and have been using it for about 10

> years or

> more. It does not prevent infections but is used after I get an

> infection

> to speed the recovery time. I plan on taking Amoxicillin prior to

> dental

> work to prevent infections. Silver plus antibiotics can both be used

> together. Silver kills germs on contact but does nothing to prevent

> the germs from

> growing. It is an after the fact treatment only.

> Brickey

>

>

[Guest guest]

From what i have read, colloidal silver is toxic. It can accumulate in organs,

and it is likely to interfere with your immune system, besides the potential to

turn your skin a weird gray/blue color. Search on " Karason " and " colloidal

silver " for an image.

>

> I make my own Colloidal Silver and have been using it for about 10 years or

> more. It does not prevent infections but is used after I get an infection

> to speed the recovery time. I plan on taking Amoxicillin prior to dental

> work to prevent infections. Silver plus antibiotics can both be used

> together. Silver kills germs on contact but does nothing to prevent the germs

from

> growing. It is an after the fact treatment only.

> Brickey

>

>