Dental care is highly personalized. Each person and each tooth is different, and decay or damage can happen in various ways. A treatment that worked wonders for one person may be impossible for another, though their situations may look similar to a casual observer. Other health conditions outside the mouth may even affect your eligibility for certain procedures as well. Discuss all health problems and medications with your dentist at the consultation, so you don’t arrive for a procedure only to find that you can’t complete it that day.
Some examples: If you’re taking blood thinners, for example, you may need to stop the medication briefly to prevent excessive bleeding during the procedure. Patients with certain heart problems are advised to take antibiotics before having dental work. If you have heart disease, discuss this with your dentist to determine whether antibiotics are necessary for your treatment. Pregnancy will impact both your dental health and the approach you take to restorations or other treatments. So, tell your dentist about any conditions or suspected conditions, including if you’re pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
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