{"id":222,"date":"2018-05-25T09:57:51","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T09:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holcombdds.com\/blog\/?p=222"},"modified":"2018-05-25T09:57:51","modified_gmt":"2018-05-25T09:57:51","slug":"dentist-in-collierville-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holcombdds.com\/blog\/dentist-in-collierville-5\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons A Dentist in Collierville Takes Your Blood Pressure!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Patient<\/a>There you are at your bi-annual checkup and cleaning. Since it\u2019s not your favorite place to be, you\u2019re hoping it\u2019s over as soon as possible. But before you\u2019ve even gotten started, the hygienist wants to take your blood pressure. Why? After all, you\u2019re at the dentist, not the doctor\u2019s office!<\/p>\n

It might seem\u00a0like blood pressure has nothing to do with your oral health, but your mouth is connected to the rest of your body and vice versa. Not only that, people assume their dentist only cares about their teeth, but in fact, they care about your overall health as well! Keep reading to learn about five of the most important reasons to have your blood pressure taken at a dentist in Collierville.<\/p>\n

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You Probably See A Dentist More Often Than You See a Doctor<\/h2>\n

Since so many people see a dentist every six months, it\u2019s a perfect opportunity to screen for high blood pressure. If you haven\u2019t seen a medical doctor for several years, you could have undetected high blood pressure and be at risk factor for serious health problems.<\/p>\n

Remember, high blood pressure is a \u201csilent disease.\u201d There\u2019s no indication of having it, yet it can be life-threatening. At the same time, taking a patient\u2019s blood pressure is very easy and takes only minutes, making it a no-brainer!<\/p>\n

Finding High Blood Pressure Early Prevents Further Damage<\/h2>\n

Since high blood pressure is silent, it can do a lot of damage to the blood vessels, heart, eyes, kidneys and more before it\u2019s finally detected.<\/p>\n

For every day that someone has high blood pressure, damage is being done. The sooner it\u2019s found, the less damage that occurs!<\/p>\n

Knowing Blood Pressure Is Necessary To Choose the Right Anesthetic<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re having a dental procedure that requires anesthetic, a dentist needs to know your blood pressure to determine which anesthetic to choose. Some options contain epinephrine to help them last longer, but unfortunately, it can cause a rapid heart rate in some patients.<\/p>\n

High blood pressure combined with a rapid heart rate is often uncomfortable and, in some cases, dangerous. By detecting high blood pressure beforehand, another anesthetic can be used to avoid this situation altogether.<\/p>\n

Finding High Blood Pressure Can Alert You To the Need For Stress Management<\/h2>\n

Some patients don\u2019t normally have high blood pressure but will develop it temporarily before dental visits. By screening them at the start of their appointments, they can be alerted to the need for stress management techniques that they or their dentist can implement to make dental care easier and more comfortable.<\/p>\n

Finding High Blood Pressure Can Prevent an Acute Health Crisis<\/h2>\n

There have been cases where a patient has been found to have dangerously high blood pressure at a dental appointment. In these situations, a dentist will recommend that they seek medical attention immediately.<\/p>\n

This practice has literally saved some patient\u2019s lives by preventing a stroke, aneurysm or heart attack.<\/p>\n

Remember, it may feel like a hassle or seem unnecessary, but having your blood pressure taken by a Collierville dentist<\/a> is incredibly important!<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n

Dr. Joshua Holcomb knows that dental visits are a perfect opportunity to screen for high blood pressure, so he and his staff take it every time. He wants to make sure his patients enjoy a long life of great oral health and<\/em> great overall health. If you have any questions, he can be contacted via his website<\/a> or at (901) 850-0300.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There you are at your bi-annual checkup and cleaning. Since it\u2019s not your favorite place to be, you\u2019re hoping it\u2019s over as soon as possible. But before you\u2019ve even gotten started, the hygienist wants to take your blood pressure. Why? After all, you\u2019re at the dentist, not the doctor\u2019s office! It might seem\u00a0like blood pressure […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n5 Reasons A Dentist in Collierville Takes Your Blood Pressure! | Joshua A. Holcomb DDS Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may not know it, but it\u2019s really important to have your blood pressure taken at your visits with a dentist in Collierville. 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