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Attending Dentist and Hygienist after TNR

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patricia25467
patricia25467

Hi  

Has anyone in the UK had to take antibiotics before attending the Dentist because the have knee replacements? I haven't been since my left TNR in January and my right TNR is only 9 weeks old.  

Good news I got in my car and drove for about 10 mins yesterday, yippee!

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  • dode
    dode patricia25467

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    I live in the UK and had a tooth extracted about six weeks ago. I am now three months post TKR. I asked my GP and the dentist at the time about antibiotics and both said it wouldn't be necessary. The extraction went ahead without trouble and no infections!
    • patricia25467
      patricia25467 dode

      Posted

      Hi Dode

      Thank you for the info, still not sure if to make appt as I don't want to get any infections in my knees. Its hard enough coping with the stiffness,etc.

      I used to be private but it was getting so expensive and now I'm retired I've gone NHS.

       

    • susan20089
      susan20089 patricia25467

      Posted

       It's up to you personally how you feel.  Everyone has given their take on it.   We have all been given to same advice though.   It is fine. No antibiotics required.   
  • mary0606
    mary0606 patricia25467

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    I had my first joint in 1993 and now onto multiple revisions.

    in that time, I think the powers that be have changed their minds re antibiotic cover at least 4 times. Yes no yes no. Etc.

    my shoulder surgeon is adamant about taking them so I will, it's the only time I ever take a pill, so I figure it's right for me, each to their own, but I'm. Not willing to take that risk...personally speaking,

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