Heart Disease: Heart disease and dental procedures?

Heart disease and dental procedures?Hi there. Im 14 years old and I have left ventricular hypertrophy, mitral valve regurgitation and hypertension. I am currently wearing braces and my orthodontist said that I will have to get a wisdom teeth extraction surgery. Ive heard that people with heart disease and who are undergoing dental prosedures are at higher risk for developing endocarditis...Is that true? If so, should I tell my cardiologist? HWat prevaentive steps should I take?

Answer by ckm1956
1) Be sure to let both the orthodontist & cardiologist know
2) They MAY want you to take antibiotics before/after the extraction

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