Is Root canal safe for heart

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Asked for Male, 32 Years

I saw few videos on you tube and found that RCT is not good for hearth and it may create more bacteria in dead tooth and produce more toxins. Pls suggest.

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Dr. Praneet Lale

Pediatric Cardiologist 15 yrs exp Delhi

Its safe for heart One have the worry if he have following heart problem But if someone have prosthetic valve , cyanotic congenital heart disease or recently undergone surgery including prosthesis then he will require antibiotics before dental procedure ( involving gums )

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Dr. Rajni Sharma Cardiologist 21 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajni Sharma

Cardiologist 21 yrs exp Delhi

If RCT is required has to be done. Things that you are mentioning happens in structurally abnormal heart.