ncw3642
Well-known member
Hi all!
I've been doing some research around the forums and online for tips to prevent endocarditis (to the best of your ability- sometimes things just happen), but I was wondering if anyone has any tips their doctor/surgeon suggested/they have picked up to do their best to lower the probabilitiy and risk of developing?
Specifically, as it relates to daily health/oral health. I go to the dentist 2x a year- and always (despite brushing twice a day and flossing) develop plaque buildup and bleed a lot when they clean my teeth-- my dentists just say that's genetic and recommend timely 6-month cleanings to avoid any cavity formation due to the buildup being (in their eyes) inevitable.
Just trying to see if anyone has any tips for at-home oral care/other ways in their day-to-day to reduce the risk of endocarditis. From my anecdotal perspective in the hospital, almost every patient who comes in with endocarditis has fairly poor outcomes-- so trying to get into good routines to lower the risk.
I've been doing some research around the forums and online for tips to prevent endocarditis (to the best of your ability- sometimes things just happen), but I was wondering if anyone has any tips their doctor/surgeon suggested/they have picked up to do their best to lower the probabilitiy and risk of developing?
Specifically, as it relates to daily health/oral health. I go to the dentist 2x a year- and always (despite brushing twice a day and flossing) develop plaque buildup and bleed a lot when they clean my teeth-- my dentists just say that's genetic and recommend timely 6-month cleanings to avoid any cavity formation due to the buildup being (in their eyes) inevitable.
Just trying to see if anyone has any tips for at-home oral care/other ways in their day-to-day to reduce the risk of endocarditis. From my anecdotal perspective in the hospital, almost every patient who comes in with endocarditis has fairly poor outcomes-- so trying to get into good routines to lower the risk.