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I just read about infections after surgery (ugh) Now I am a bit worried about myself. I have sort of put off having dental work because of course they are so costly and want everything up front now. I still has some deep cleaning left on my left side that I haven't done. I have been using olive leaf to keep any infection away. Thinking after surgery I would start back with my teeth.
Well, now after what I read about teeth and joint surgery I am petrafied I am going to have to put off my hip surgery now.
You know, I know better but when your not working for so long and your income is fixed you make poor choices. I dread even telling my docs now but I guess I need to.
 
Be assured, sunshine - it's a RISK not an inevitability. So long as you have a good prophylactic antibiotic cover you should be fine. Tell you doctor AND your dentist and they'll make sure you get what you need.
 
Going to call Monday and see what he says. I hope it will be as I am ready for this not my teeth!! Grrrrrrrrr Let you know. Thanks again Sandy
 
Hi,
My Doc. told me I should take an antibiotic before any dental work and I should be fine.

good luck!
 
I'd never heard of taking Anti Biotic before dental work - My dentist knows I'v got a THR but has never done anything about taking antibiotics before - SHOULD I? Interested as I am going for a clean this Wednesday.

Karen
 
Karen, contact your surgeon. I know with TKR, you are on antibiotics for life with dental work just to be safe (at least that's my doc's philosophy). I would think it might be the same for hip replacement. Find out before you go rather than risk a problem!!
 
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