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Oral hygiene post valve surgery
My uncle have valve replacement 3 months ago...and he is following all protocols as doc. said..
I want to know if he do not floss and do all things...is there any problem... because it is very tough, and always make blood out from gum...
And his tooth and gums are healthy
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Oral hygiene is of utmost importance. Most dreaded complication after valve replacement is infective endocarditis and the most common source for the same is through oral route. That is why you have been advocated for thorough cleaning. But again, there shouldn't be any bleeding. If there is any bleed, it can be a nidus for infection and progress to endocarditis.
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would advice to brush the teeth regularly twice a day. any abnormal bleeding, visit the dentist for definitive treatment.
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