When you show up at your dentist’s office for your appointment, you can probably understand why they have you fill out insurance paperwork, medical histories, and authorization forms. What you might wonder about is why the dental hygienist takes your blood pressure before anyone looks at your teeth. While you might not have thought so, your blood pressure has a lot to do with your oral health. Here’s why checking the patient’s blood pressure is a standard part of a routine dental appointment.
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