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"Reader Question: I&amp;#039;ve heard that people with heart conditions no longer have to take antibiotics before going to the dentist. Is this true?  On Call Response: For many people\u2014but not all\u2014the guidelines have changed. In April, after reviewing all the scientific evidence, the American Heart Association said that people with mitral valve prolapse no longer have to take antibiotics prior to dental work. However, the following people DO still need to take prophylactic antibiotics before a dentist visit: those with artificial heart valves or a history of a heart infection called endocarditis, people who were born with a serious heart condition, and heart transplant patients. The AHA changed their guidelines because for people with mitral valve prolapse, the risks associated with antibiotics (including allergic reactions and encouraging the growth of resistant bacteria) outweighed the benefits. I want to hear from you, so e-mail me your questions at dailywd@womansday.com. Disclaimer: Your seeking information on health related topics and/or Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, M.D.&amp;#039;s providing such information herein constitutes neither the solicitation of nor the provision of medical advice, services, care or treatment. Communication with Dr. Fryhofer on this website does not create a doctor/patient relationship. For concerns about your own particular medical condition, you should consult your own medical professional, who can examine and evaluate you. Communication on a website is not a substitute for taking an active role in your own medical care and treatment and being personally seen by a physician of choice in your area. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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