HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT

There are two types of heart valve defects: a narrowing of a valve (stenosis) and a leak in a valve that allows blood to flow backwards (regurgitation). There are 4 valves in the heart to keep the blood flowing in the right direction. You might need heart valve surgery if you have one of these defects and it's affecting your heart's ability to pump blood.

To replace a heart valve, your doctor removes the heart valve and replaces it with a mechanical valve or a valve made from cow, pig or human heart (biological valve). Biological valves often eventually need to be replaced, as they degenerate over time. Since mechanical valves are made from non biological materials, they are more prone to get infected from bacteria (such as periodontal bacteria) in the bloodstream.

Antibiotics are prescribed before any dental treatment to reduce chances of a replacement valve becoming infected from oral bacteria. Sometimes an anticoagulant such as Coumadin or Coumadin substitute (Pradaza, Eliquis, Xarelto) will be prescribed by your cardiologist to reduce the chances of a clot forming in the artificial valve.

At P3 Dental Technologies, we have effective methods to prevent oral bacteria from infecting replacement heart valves. We also have creative technologies to prevent invasive dental procedures that would require discontinuation of anticoagulants ….thus putting the patient at risk for clot formation in the artificial valve.

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Very informative and interactive with the hygienists and the doctor. I learned about the product and how to use it effectively in the practice. I would recommend this for anyone using the products.

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I was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus over twenty years ago. Sometime after, I presented to Dr. Britt with a gum infection that required periodontal surgery. From that point to present, Dr. Britt and Michelle have administered P3 treatments regularly with no recurrence of any gum related problems. Dr. Britt has shared how important P3 is to overall management of the diabetic condition. Very grateful to have been introduced to this periodontal treatment.

P3 is Life Saving

First of all, I have been under Dr Britt’s care for over 30 years and the care from Dr Britt and Michelle is stellar. But more importantly, it falls into the life saving category for me. I received a double lung transplant in 2021, so inflammation and bacteria fighting are critical to my longevity. His use of P3 antibiotics are a significant part of my bacteria fighting regimen. I can’t say enough about the importance of this treatment. The results speak for themselves. I am alive and thriving but taking care to take advantage of every necessary steps to maintain my condition. P3 is one of those important steps.

Dr Britt and Michelle are highly trained professionals, and have always given me the very best for my oral health. The P3 treatment is very effective.

RDH Blairsville, GA

I have had the privilege of enhancing oral health for several patients over the past 6 years or more thanks to P3. This product is easy to apply, yet very effective.
Oral health is so important and many people are understanding that they need to focus on obtaining and maintaining the health of their mouth. This is especially true for individuals with autoimmune compromises/diseases. The more sound healing that is accomplished with applications of P3 allows patients to find encouragement and motivation to keep working on their oral health care.
P3 is not only easy to use, but it is cost effective and worth the investment for the patient (without taking too much from their monetary resources).
Thank you for the option and benefits accomplished with P3!

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