Oral hygiene after valve replacement sur

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Asked for Male, 30 Years

My father got mitral valve replacement 2 months ago doc. advice to keep oral hygiene best... Mu concern is there is flossing but it is very risky and bleeding happen every time... should we avoid it ..he do bruch twice and mouth wash with antiseptic and clean tounge properly... Second thing does mouth ulcer can cause endocarditis..he has problem of it... please guide

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Dr. Shodhan Aithal Cardiologist 8 yrs exp Mangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shodhan Aithal

Cardiologist 8 yrs exp Mangalore

Better to avoid flossing. Whenever there is bleeding. There is risk of endocarditis. Mouth ulcers rarely came cause.. so better to do mouth wash with antiseptic until cleared.

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