8 Medical Conditions You Should Inform Your Dentist About Before Dental Procedures

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Anemia • Heart Disease • Diabetes
Hypertension • Kidney Disease • Asthma
Epilepsy • Heart Valve Replacement

If you have any of these conditions, please inform your dentist before undergoing dental procedures.

Many patients may wonder why it is important to disclose certain medical conditions before dental treatments such as tooth extraction, scaling, dental implants, or gum treatment. These underlying diseases can significantly affect the safety of dental procedures. Below, we explain why providing this information is essential.

Patient Groups That Require Medical Disclosure Before Dental Treatment

Group 1: Conditions Associated with Bleeding and Clotting Disorders

These conditions may increase the risk of excessive bleeding during or after dental procedures:

• Low platelet count or hemophilia, which can cause prolonged bleeding or spontaneous bruising

• Kidney disease, especially in patients undergoing dialysis, as anticoagulant medications are often used

• Patients with heart valve replacement, who are usually prescribed blood-thinning medications

Group 2: Conditions That May Trigger Symptoms During Dental Procedures

These conditions may worsen or present acute symptoms during treatment:

• Heart disease, which may cause chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations

• Asthma, which may lead to wheezing or breathing difficulty and often requires inhalers or steroid medication

• Epilepsy, due to the risk of seizures

• Hypertension, which can lead to elevated blood pressure during stress

Group 3: Diabetes

• Diabetes affects wound healing and increases the risk of infection following dental procedures

Why Is It Important to Inform the Dentist Before Dental Treatment?

Providing your medical history allows the dentist to plan treatment safely and appropriately. For example, patients with low platelet counts or bleeding disorders require special consideration due to the risk of excessive bleeding and delayed clotting.

Before performing dental procedures—especially multiple tooth extractions, oral surgery, dental implants, or root canal surgery—the dentist may need to consult the patient’s attending physician to evaluate the severity of the condition and determine whether additional precautions or medical preparation are required.

Early disclosure helps ensure proper planning, reduces complications, and enhances overall patient safety.

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