Pediatric Dental Care Before Heart Surgery | CHD Children | Dr. Anshul | Child Heart Foundation

Why is dental care important before major heart surgery in children? For children with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD), maintaining good oral health is an important part of preparing for cardiac surgery. In this awareness video, Dr. Anshul, Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist, Child Heart Foundation, explains the critical role of pediatric dental care before major cardiac surgery and why parents should pay special attention to their child's teeth and gums. Poor oral health can lead to dental infections and allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream. For certain children with heart conditions, this may increase the risk of complications such as infective endocarditis. Watch this video to understand: 🦷 Why dental check-ups matter before cardiac surgery ❤️ The connection between oral health and heart health 🩺 Why dental infections should be addressed before surgery 👶 How parents can maintain their child's oral hygiene 🏥 When to consult your dentist and pediatric cardiologist Healthy Mouth. Strong Heart. Better Tomorrow. Child Heart Foundation Supporting children with Congenital Heart Defects through early diagnosis, medical guidance, treatment support and awareness. ⚠️ This video is for educational and awareness purposes. Always consult your child's pediatric cardiologist and dentist for individual medical advice. Hashtags: #pediatriccardiology #pediatricdentalcare #chd #chdawareness #congenitalheartdefects #pediatricheartsurgery #childheartsurgery #oralhealth #dentalhealth #hearthealth #pediatriccardiologist #pediatricdentistry #childhearthealth #infectiveendocarditis #heartdefect #childheartfoundation