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Is Dental Clearance Required before a Knee Replacement?
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@jemh44 No one plans or chooses when they might have a dental problem, so you shouldn’t feel judged. If there is already an infection, you need to get it taken care of, both for your own comfort and to get it out of your body. I would call your surgeon/doctor’s office and tell them your situation. It may be that they might prescribe a stronger and longer form of antibiotic to start taking due to your TKR being so recent. The dentist can also prescribe antibiotics, but you might want the surgeon’s opinion. The actual chances of getting an infection from a dental procedure are pretty small, so don’t panic.
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@ddsack thank you so much for replying. My surgeons nurse at first would not clear me. Being honest I said ok so if I have an infection & something happens it’s on you. She called me back gave me a prescription of antibiotics amoxicillin w tablets one hour before the procedure. X-rays and poking was done. I have raw gums from the 22 hours of vomiting after the surgery. My acid is really high gums are receding. I have a paste to put on them and another appt on Tuesday with another Dr to discuss and do more tests.
Thank you so much. I got so nervous from reading about people getting infections in their knee from their mouth. I panicked. You also said what my Dad told me. Small percentage. Thank you so much.