Help! Im so confused on what to do about dental work after BA?

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So i have been reading on here that many surgeons will suggest that the patients go on antibiotics before any dental work. However is this only for the first several weeks/months or is this for lifetime? I am getting my ba done in three weeks and later down the line (maybe a year or two later) i will be having all four of my wisdom teeth removed. On top of that i get dental cleanings every six months (my most recent one was a couple months ago) is this all going to be ok? (I need opinions)

Eugene Kim, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry.  I do
prescribe antibiotics for my patients who have dental work done after breast
augmentation, but that is really surgeon-dependent.  However, I only do this for major dental work
and not for routine cleanings.  For a
wisdom teeth removal, I would suggest taking an antibiotic.  Sometimes, the dental work can cause bacteria
to circulate in your system and the thought is that bacteria can cause capsular
contracture deformity.  I hope this is
helpful.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. We do not require our patients to take antibiotics before dental work. Please contact your surgeon and discuss your concerns, Best,

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

That's a great question because there is no specific scientific proof for antibiotic use. I recommend to my patients to use an antibiotic, during the first year after surgery, when having a dental procedure that produces blood in the mouth, like a cleaning. I have them use the antibiotic the day before, the day of the procedure, and the day after. My philosophy is to give the breasts and implants a little extra protection from the normal bacteria in the mouth that might get into the bloodstream. Hope this information helps and good luck. For more information on this and similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

Although you will find differing opinions on the necessity/efficacy of antibiotics prior to dental procedures,  I know of no scientific basis/study  that documents a decreased incidence of encapsulation or any other problem associated with breast implants. Having said that, if a patient is undergoing an extensive dental procedure (where there is significant potential for bacteremia),  within the first few months after breast augmentation surgery, I would not argue if she wanted  "prophylactic" antibiotic therapy.

Best wishes with your upcoming surgery.

Milind K. Ambe, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I personally recommend precautionary antibiotics like Dr Minniti for the same reasons.  You will get different opinions on this matter but bottom line is the antibiotics are just precautionary.

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