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Had coronary stent put in, taking antibiotics, had tattoo. Is anything wrong?
Hello. I had a coronary stent put in 18 months ago. I am on plavix, metoporal, hydrchloriazide, crestor,. I normally take antibiodics before a dental session. I had a tattoo done 7 days ago and didnt even think about the antibiodics. Have I placed myself in danger? Should I contact my heart doctor and get antibiodiotics now
Asked On : Thu, 7 Mar 2013
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Hello and welcome,
As per the details you have produced,its not clear which part of teeth you got the tattoo done.
If the tattoo involves within the enamel of teeth,nothing to worry,as the chance of infection is very less.
If the tattoo is placed too deep,you should take antibiotic cover as it can cause infective endocarditis.
Please do mention about your medical history whenever you are getting any treatment done.
I would suggest you to visit your dentist soon and get details regarding this.
Please do maintain good oral hygiene.
Brush your teeth twice daily.
As the chance of gingivitis is severe in your case,please lead a healthy life style.
take care.
As per the details you have produced,its not clear which part of teeth you got the tattoo done.
If the tattoo involves within the enamel of teeth,nothing to worry,as the chance of infection is very less.
If the tattoo is placed too deep,you should take antibiotic cover as it can cause infective endocarditis.
Please do mention about your medical history whenever you are getting any treatment done.
I would suggest you to visit your dentist soon and get details regarding this.
Please do maintain good oral hygiene.
Brush your teeth twice daily.
As the chance of gingivitis is severe in your case,please lead a healthy life style.
take care.
Answered: Thu, 7 Mar 2013
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DEAR FRIEND.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
you history suggests that you got the tattoo done on teeth but is it on enamel,or dentin?
If the tattoo involves within the enamel of teeth,nothing to worry,as the chance of infection is very less.it is the hardest structure in your mouth and impermeable too.
but if the tattoo is placed deep within dentin,you should take antibiotic coverage as it can lead to many heart related problems like SABE and rheumatic fever etc due to bacterial colonization.
Please produce your medical history too whenever you are getting any dental treatment done.so that prophylactic dosage can be given.
I would suggest you to visit your dentist soon and get the required help.
meanwhile do maintain good oral hygiene.
regards.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
you history suggests that you got the tattoo done on teeth but is it on enamel,or dentin?
If the tattoo involves within the enamel of teeth,nothing to worry,as the chance of infection is very less.it is the hardest structure in your mouth and impermeable too.
but if the tattoo is placed deep within dentin,you should take antibiotic coverage as it can lead to many heart related problems like SABE and rheumatic fever etc due to bacterial colonization.
Please produce your medical history too whenever you are getting any dental treatment done.so that prophylactic dosage can be given.
I would suggest you to visit your dentist soon and get the required help.
meanwhile do maintain good oral hygiene.
regards.
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