Today is World Health Day. In yesterday’s post, we mentioned that poor dental hygiene may lead to heart diseases. The gum disease, Periodontitis is said to cause inflammatory diseases of the heart.

Today’s post will not be all-dental. We will discuss what dental care tips heart patients should follow and the precautions they should take.

• If you have had a heart attack in the last six months, do not go for a dental treatment. Consult your cardiologist before going for any dental procedure. If a dental treatment is absolutely necessary, make sure your cardiologist has approved it and your dentist is well equipped and informed.

• Get your dentist talk to your cardiologist before going for a dental procedure.
• Let your dentist know if you have dry mouth. Inform him of all the drugs you are taking and any heart treatments you have undergone.
• Let your dentist know if you ever had had a stroke.
• Inform your dentist if you have other conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
• Do not skip any prescribed medicine.
• Continue to follow a proper dental care routine. Ask your dentist for additional tips.
• Make sure the dental clinic you visit is equipped to cope with emergency situations.
• Inform your dentist of all the medications you take.

Happy smiling!

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