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Q: Hey Doc, my wife went to the dentist the other day for a cleaning and was told she needed to take an antibiotic because she had a knee replacement. We never heard anything about this and she was too embarrassed to ask. Is this common? What should she do?
A: It is extremely common. Unfortunately, recent changes to the guidelines regarding the use of antibiotic prior to dental treatment have made it very confusing for patients and practitioners alike. Many people who in the past have always taken antibiotics prior to dental treatment are now being told it is no longer necessary. The same Continue reading