Dental health, more often than not, is closely linked to the health of other systems and organs in the body, some pre-existing conditions increasing the complications that might arise during oral surgery. Here are some such conditions that patients should discuss with their doctors before undergoing oral surgery:
- Cardiovascular issues – health problems that affect the heart and the circulatory system can also increase the risk of complications during and after dental surgery. The modern anaesthetics used during oral surgery minimise the effect that the anaesthesia has on the heart, but even so, the potential problems can include heart rhythm issues, such as palpitations, angina attacks or even fainting;
- Allergic reactions – patients should inform their oral surgeons of any allergic reactions that they previously had to any medication or foods. That kind of information is essential for the doctor to know what anaesthetic to use;
- Problems related to blood coagulation – there are many illnesses and physical conditions that are associated with coagulation problems, such as the higher risk of developing blood clots or a longer time needed for bleeding to stop after a cut. It is very important to inform your oral surgeon at https://www.oralsurgery-hicd.com/ about such issues before the first cut is made.
