General Dentistry
Why does My Dentist want me to take an Antibiotic before my Appointment?
Sciota, Pennsylvania Has your dentist ever advised you to take an antibiotic before an upcoming appointment? Doing so serves as a pre-emptive dose of medication, also known as antibiotic prophylaxis, which is meant to keep bacteria from the mouth from entering the bloodstream, where it might lead to an infection in the heart or joints.