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Why do we take blood pressures at your dental appointment???

November 9, 2015 By HFDadmin

blood pressure cuffWe here at Hastings Family Dental Care not only care about your dental health  we care about your overall general health.

Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure, is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States. It is a major cause of cardiovascular (“cardio” – heart; “vascular” – blood vessel) disease (CVD), an increasingly prevalent public health concern. A staggering 80 million people are recognized as having some type of CVD. Even more noteworthy, a significant proportion of people are unaware of their disease. What’s more, studies have confirmed that people don’t always see their doctors as regularly as they see their dentists. And when they do go to the dentist, they usually believe they are medically healthy. One study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association looked at dental patients who had no reported cardiovascular risk factors and who had not seen a doctor in the previous 12 months. When their blood pressure was taken along with other screening tests while visiting a dental office, it turned out that 17% were at an increased risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event in the next 10 years and didn’t know it. Additionally the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has reaffirmed that asymptomatic adult patients with sustained high blood pressure, greater than 135/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) should be tested for diabetes, even in the absence of symptoms. The recommendations emphasize the importance of early recognition of high blood pressure, which, like type II diabetes, is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it commonly occurs without symptoms and remains undiagnosed during its earliest stages.

So as you come to see us for your dental needs we will be checking your blood pressure at every visit.

 

 

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We are always available to talk with you and address your concerns. Please feel free to contact us during the following hours through our office phone number or e-mail address. After hours, you may contact us through our answering service.


Hours: Mon – Thur: 8 am to 5 pm We are closed for lunch from 1 – 2 pm each day. Hastings Family Dental Care

212 W. State Rd.Hastings, MI 49058


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Office: (269) 948-6684
Fax: (269) 948-4644

About Dr. Randall

Dr. Gregory Randall has been providing exceptional dental care since 1997! He earned his dental degree from the University of Michigan Dental School and completed a General Practice Residency. To stay up-to-date on all the latest advancements in the field of dentistry, Dr. Randall maintains active memberships with the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Southwest Michigan Dental Association and the Bunting Periodontal Society.


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