BP Checked At Dentist???

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

My local TV stations have recently started running PSA's that it is now recommended by the state that when you see your dentist, they are to check your blood pressure. I have never heard of this before, anyoine else, thanks.

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

Mine has done it a few times. Dental hygienist for a cleaning.

jnb0903 · ‎03-18-2019

It makes sense if the dentist needs to use anesthesia. It lowers the heart rate, iirc?

dex · ‎03-09-2010

@Shelbelle @Mine has done that for years

MandyG06 · ‎04-01-2016

yes!! It's a drive in healthcare to check the overall health of a patient. We sure do get our 6 month teeth cleanings, but we may never get an annual physical. High BP is a precurser to a lot of diseases, so I'm thankful this happens

Tricolor · ‎04-19-2010

It's actually an excellent idea especially if you are having a procedure done. My dentist does not do that buy my chiropractor always check my bp.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

My dentist has been doing that for about 10 years.

Fifi1 · ‎03-10-2010

Our dental office does this at every visit and has done so for about 15 years.

FrostyBabe1 · ‎05-09-2016

My dentist has been doing this for quite some time. I think it's a great idea.

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wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

that has been going on for a few years where I go to the dentist---also she checks for any lumps and bumps inside my mouth as well as checks my neck and jaw---Fine with me--the more eyes on me the better I think.