BP Checked At Dentist??? - Page 6

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

I think it really is for your own good. So many people don't get regular checkups, they have no idea how their blood pressure reads.

BeccaLou · ‎02-09-2016

Probably started because all the meds people take now a days. My neighbor had a heart attack at the dentist office.And A lady at the Church went in to have her car serviced and died. Two shocking stories.Maybe they should take our blood pressure at the car lot.

kismet · ‎03-10-2010

My dentist takes it all the time and uses the wrist cuff. At home I use an arm cuff. I don't like to go to the dentist so of course it could run high. My eye doctor takes it too.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

I have been to dentist and eye doc, (opthamologist) both in the last 2 weeks and neither took my BP.

izziebee · ‎02-02-2019

YEs this is a routine check at our Dentist office.

WeiRDgeRL · ‎03-09-2010

I was just at the dentist today and no one took my blood pressure.

Maybe our office is behind the times with regards to that.

lovesrecess · ‎03-14-2010

since I take BP meds, they usually take it before they do anything....I just thought it was routine.

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@2blonde wrote:
All I can say is I'm in shock. Around here, this just isn't done. I had no idea......the only place that ever checks my BP is at my doctor's office, or if I would need a medical procedure somewhere like a surgical center.

Same here. My dentist and oral surgeon don't do this. Interesting since insurance doesn't cover these procedures (dental & vision) so I wonder if have BP taken adds to the patient cost? However I think it's a good idea.

AuntMame · ‎10-16-2010

The dental clinic I go to has routinely taken my BP at every appointment for 30 years. I appreciate it because it's given me a record of my BP through the years and has also alerted me to problems. I don't understand what the big deal is.