Protocol for Cardiac Patients

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ADA RECOMMENDATION

The priority for patients recovering from myocardial infarction is to manage inflammation, including inflammation in the oral cavity. Avoiding dental treatment can cause increased production of endogenous catecholamines, increasing the burden of repairing the damaged heart muscle. 
The newly accepted protocol is set as providing dental care four to six weeks post-incident. Tooth extraction and surgical procedures are an exception. All other preventative and complex dental treatments can be completed four to six weeks after myocardial infarction unless otherwise contraindicated by the cardiologist.

FLDC PROTOCOL

We will treat patients 6 weeks post myocardial infarction however, always consult with the patient’s cardiologist for guidance and clearance as they know the mutual patient’s cardiac health better than we do. Postpone any appointments when clearance cannot be obtained prior to treatment.