Antibiotics usually are used to treat bacterial infections. Sometimes, though, dentists or physicians suggest taking antibiotics before treatment to decrease the chance of infection. This is called antibiotic prophylaxis. During some dental treatments, bacteria from the mouth enter the bloodstream. In most people, the immune system kills these bacteria. There is concern, though, that in some patients, bacteria from the mouth can travel through the bloodstream and cause an infection somewhere … [Read more...] about What is Antibiotic Prophylaxis?
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