Keep Your Heart & Smile in Good Shape With the Right Care

High blood pressure affects how your body handles stress, medication, and recovery. In a dental setting, those factors matter more than most patients realize. Certain anesthetics can interact with blood pressure medications. Stress and anxiety during a procedure can cause blood pressure to spike. Plus, some medications cause dry mouth or gum changes that need attention.

Our team accounts for all of these factors. Before your treatment begins, we take the time to understand your cardiovascular health and build a plan that keeps you safe from start to finish. Here’s how we approach your care:

  • We check your blood pressure before starting any treatment and postpone elective procedures if your levels are too high to proceed safely.
  • Your dentist chooses local anesthetics carefully based on your medications and cardiovascular history to reduce your risk of an adverse reaction.
  • Our practice offers sedation options that help keep you calm and your blood pressure steady throughout your visit.
  • We check for medication-related changes to your gums and oral tissues and address them as part of your overall care plan.

Find out more about dentistry for high blood pressure in Royal Oak. Call our expert team today at 248-712-1522 to schedule an appointment.