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Is Root canal safe for heart

2018-07-17 17:38:32
I saw few videos on you tube and found that RCT is not good for hearth and it may create more bacteria in dead tooth and produce more toxins. Pls suggest.
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Its safe for heart One have the worry if he have following heart problem But if someone have prosthetic valve , cyanotic congenital heart disease or recently undergone surgery including prosthesis then he will require antibiotics before dental procedure ( involving gums )

Answered2018-07-20 13:54:41

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If RCT is required has to be done. Things that you are mentioning happens in structurally abnormal heart.

Answered2018-07-19 14:43:36

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