Re: Re: Flossing Danger?

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Os

Do you happen to know how long Dr Kim's waitlist is? I am in B. C and it is

2 years here, thought it might be less there. Also, which implant device does

he use (BHR< CORIN or?).

Sharry

Re: Flossing Danger?

Thank you Jeff, and Kathy for your replies. Very insightful.

Even though there's not much on the web about this, I checked again.

On the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) site, in an

article called 'Dental work after a joint replacement' it says " You

should get preventive antibiotics before dental procedures

if: .......You had a joint replacement less than two years ago. "

and " You should get preventive antibiotics for the following dental

procedures: ....Regular cleaning of teeth or implants where bleeding

is anticipated. "

I heard back from my OS, Dr. Kim (through his admin assistant)

and apparently he said " the bleeding associated with flossing is not

a problem " . I asked " Why not? " . She didn't know, and Dr. Kim is not

back until May 10. I may try again.

What I've done in the meantime is start using a generic Listerine

antiseptic mouthwash prior and after my flossing. This should kill

most of the germs, and if I keep it up regularly, my gums should get

better and not bleed at all. I can only hope. As an interesting

sidelight, there was a recent article in our local paper that said

gargelling with Listerine was as effective, if not more effective,

than flossing. I think I'll stick with both for now.

Regards,

Os Hoch

LHR, Dr. Kim, Oct 2003, Ottawa, Ont

> > > >In the first two years after resurfacing, we all have to take

> > > >antibiotics prior to dental work, but what about flossing? My

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> > > >are in decent shape but every time I floss I get some

bleeding.

> > > >Aren't I risking infection to my resurfaced hip? I asked my

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> > > >and he didn't have an answer - in fact he said he's wondered

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> > > >that and if I find out, let him know. I haven't talked to my

OS

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> > > >but I was wondering if any of you good folks had any

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> > > >Much appreciated,

> > > >Os

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> > > >LHR Dr. Kim Ottawa, Canada Oct/2003

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