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children with CHD and dental caries face the additional risk of infective endocarditis, as the oral cavity may be a source of bacteremia. Untreated dental caries may also lead to delay or cancellation of cardiac surgeries, increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality.
Young children with congenital heart defects (CHD) are at greater ... Children with cyanotic heart disease may have weaker teeth due to poor oxygenation. ... who has experience treating children with heart conditions and can ... health principles to affect change for those whose lives are impacted by CHD.
