Orthodontics And Endocarditis: Who Is At Risk?
Orthodontic treatment can help correct problems with crooked teeth or a misaligned bite. Thousands of children and adults across Australia wear special braces to help correct these problems, but some people are at risk from unwanted complications or side effects. Learn more about endocarditis, and find out how orthodontic treatment can affect the risk of this disease.
How endocarditis affects the body
Endocarditis is a serious heart infection that occurs in the valves or inner membrane of this vital organ.