bkdaniels
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Dec 6, 2005, 4:46 PM
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Re: [pugdog] High blood pressure
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First, assuming that you are at least 13 years of age, after speaking to Thina, Health Manager, Dr. James L. Bevans, D.D.S Kids Dentistry & Association - Little Rock, you wouldn't qualify for kids dentistry, so she preferred not to comment. But whatever the case, a family doctor (Primary Care Physician) is always makes a good choice, because He/she already has some-what-of-a physician - client relationship developed with you. Meaning, he/she knows you and your past medical history, which could lead to a more accurate diagnosis, if necessary. [2]
Futhermore, during a phone interview with a Dental Receptionist at Dr. Tomie McCall Jr, D.D.S. office - Little Rock, explained the procedures for this type occurance. If the blood pressure is very high, the Dentist would call your Primary Care Physician to futher review your medical history. [3]
You were, probablly, not qualified to get your teeth cleaned today because: Dental cleaning requires an antibiotic e.g. Amoxicillin to be administered before treatment, to help prevent infections. Then, an Anestesia is aministered in the area to make it feel numb. The Anestesia, however, would cause a rise in blood pressure, adding to the effect, which could result in a stroke. [3]
Especially if the patient was recieving a deep scaled cleaning (involves digging deep into the gums). Bleeding can become profusly uncontrolable.
One thing that I strongly agree with the receptionist on is: your Dentist sould have sat down to talk to you and explained this situation. Nevertheless, in cases when there is an elevated blood pressure, the Dentist would recommend that you contact your Family Physician for futher review. [3]
Every dentist may conduct slightly different practices, however, states the receptionist. Dr. McCall requires that before the patient can return, he/she must bring a letter from his/her Family doctor clearing him/her of any previous history of high blood pressure, medications, etc. [3]
Unfortunately, after looking over all of the causes of high blood pressure and still no idea for the reason it was elevated is definately a wake up call. Finding yourself a Family Doctor would allow an opportunity for your Physician to monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis if there is no prior history. [1]
Hope this answers your question!
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1. Agha M.D., IA. Blood pressure - high. U.S. National Library of Medicine|
National Institutes of Health | Department of Health & Human Services. (11/2005) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003082.htm
2. Thina. Telephone Interview. 15 December 2005.
3. [Name Disclosed]. Telephone Interview. 15 December 2005.
4. Andrea Peirce, Parents Guide to Childhood Medications (ed, Daniel H. Albrant, Pharm. D., et al) Kansas, City: American Pharmaceutical Association, 1996. p. 53-55.
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(This post was edited by bkdaniels on Apr 21, 2006, 10:51 AM)
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