Why do I have to take Premedication for Dental Treatment?
Do you need to premedicate for dental procedures? The ADA, or American Dental Association recommends premedication for dental treatment (aka antibiotic prophylaxis) for two groups of patients: Those with heart conditions that may predispose them to infective endocarditis. Those who have prosthetic joints and may be at risk for developing hematogenous infections at the site…