DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter PREVENTING SEPSIS WITH GOOD ORAL HYGIENE Sepsis develops when an infection turns on the body and produces a life- threatening response. Sepsis can spread infection to other parts of the body like the heart, brain, joints, and other organs. Any kind of infection can lead to sepsis. Our mouths contain high levels of bacteria, and infections in the mouth can cause bleeding and openings where bacteria can take hold and spread. Tooth abscesses and infections can occur because of an unknown cavity or cracked tooth, cuts in your gums or other parts of the mouth, and, rarely, after dental work. The best way to prevent sepsis from a mouth infection is to follow good oral hygiene by brushing twice daily, flossing daily, and scheduling regular dental visits. Choose a family dentist who has a sincere interest in their patients' complete health and who is up to date on the latest oral health care issues. If you are looking for just such a dentist, we invite you to call us at CARPENTER DENTAL, 507- 331-0909, for an appointment. At our state-of-the-art office, all dental problems are dealt with efficiently, effectively. and compassionately. And any medical problems noticed during a dental exam will be discussed with your other health care providers if you so choose. We're located at 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, where we offer complete gentle, dental care for all members of your family. PS. To help prevent sepsis, high-risk patients should receive prophylactic and preventative antibiotics before a dental. procedure, similar to people with certain heart conditions or artificial joints. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter PREVENTING SEPSIS WITH GOOD ORAL HYGIENE Sepsis develops when an infection turns on the body and produces a life threatening response . Sepsis can spread infection to other parts of the body like the heart , brain , joints , and other organs . Any kind of infection can lead to sepsis . Our mouths contain high levels of bacteria , and infections in the mouth can cause bleeding and openings where bacteria can take hold and spread . Tooth abscesses and infections can occur because of an unknown cavity or cracked tooth , cuts in your gums or other parts of the mouth , and , rarely , after dental work . The best way to prevent sepsis from a mouth infection is to follow good oral hygiene by brushing twice daily , flossing daily , and scheduling regular dental visits . Choose a family dentist who has a sincere interest in their patients ' complete health and who is up to date on the latest oral health care issues . If you are looking for just such a dentist , we invite you to call us at CARPENTER DENTAL , 507 331-0909 , for an appointment . At our state - of - the - art office , all dental problems are dealt with efficiently , effectively . and compassionately . And any medical problems noticed during a dental exam will be discussed with your other health care providers if you so choose . We're located at 1086 Wyoming Ave. , Forty Fort , where we offer complete gentle , dental care for all members of your family . PS . To help prevent sepsis , high - risk patients should receive prophylactic and preventative antibiotics before a dental . procedure , similar to people with certain heart conditions or artificial joints . Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort , PA ( 570 ) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com