Oftentimes, a patient who has recently had a heart attack will be instructed by their MD to avoid dental treatment for
two weeks.
two months.
six months.
one year.
six months.
Rationale: Six months is the standard amount of time that a physician recommends that a patient wait until dental treatment is performed.
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