• As advanced and untreated gum disease progresses, the teeth ultimately loosen, fall out, or require extractions. (snsdentistry.com)
  • Bleeding risk for any procedures which induces bleeding such as extractions, deep cleanings, or periodontal surgery. (jacksonavedental.com)
  • Causes complications with tooth extractions. (jacksonavedental.com)
  • In some situations, extra precautions, including premedication with antibiotics, a change in medication, and a medical clearance may be required. (snsdentistry.com)
  • There are certain medical conditions which require additional precautions prior to dental treatment. (jacksonavedental.com)
  • The dental management of these medically compromised patients can be problematic in terms of oral complications, dental therapy, and emergency care. (medscape.com)
  • The dental clinician needs to understand the potential complications that can occur as a consequence of dental treatment of a medically compromised patient and when pretreatment or post-treatment medication or emergency care is indicated. (medscape.com)
  • The dental history should also include questions related to current oral conditions such as periodontal disease or oral ulceration and past dental treatment and potential complications from prior intervention including treatment failure and the delivery of anesthesia or post-treatment medication. (medscape.com)
  • When left untreated, periodontal disease, which affects the hard and soft tissues supporting your teeth, can lead to gingival pocket formation, gum recession, and diminishing alveolar bone. (snsdentistry.com)
  • [ 2 ] A variety of organisms in the microenvironment of the oral cavity adhere to the teeth, the gingival sulcus, the tongue, and the buccal mucosa. (medscape.com)
  • There are many different types of chips, cracks, and fractures that can affect your teeth. (snsdentistry.com)
  • Yes, if certain oral pathology - such as tooth fractures - needs to be dentally addressed prior to dental hygiene treatment. (cdho.org)
  • As we monitor your child's smile as they grow, we'll advise you if and when an extraction of a baby tooth is required to facilitate the eruption of its underlying permanent successor. (snsdentistry.com)
  • When the tooth has sustained far too much structural damage and cannot be restored, a dental extraction may be required. (snsdentistry.com)
  • In cases where too much tooth structure or the root of a tooth has also been compromised, an extraction may be necessary. (snsdentistry.com)
  • Although the extraction of wisdom teeth sometimes gets recommended for an older patient, the early removal of troublesome or potentially problematic third molars in young adults is more often the case. (snsdentistry.com)
  • As part of an orthodontic treatment plan to optimally align teeth and establish an attractive, healthy, and functional bite, the extraction of select permanent teeth may be required. (snsdentistry.com)
  • How is a tooth extraction performed? (snsdentistry.com)
  • Whatever the reasons for a dental extraction may be, you can rest assured that your care is in the best of hands at our office. (snsdentistry.com)
  • The father of medicine, Hippocrates, mentions an association between resolution of arthritis and extraction of a decayed tooth back near 400 BCE. (medscape.com)
  • For example, the patient with a significant bleeding problem or thrombocytopenia arising as a primary condition or secondary to medication, radiation, or leukemia is best managed in an in-patient environment where replacement of platelets can be provided before the procedure or afterwards if spontaneous bleeding occurs (eg, following a tooth extraction). (medscape.com)
  • Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. (pensacoladentistry.com)
  • Without proper care, a cavity can lead to significant damage to tooth structure, irreversible damage to the nerve of the tooth, a dental infection, and serious consequences to your oral health and overall well-being. (snsdentistry.com)
  • Since antibiotics are very cheap and they can help prevent the infection of an artificial joint, it seems like a no-brainer to give antibiotics to patients before invasive dental procedures so that the catastrophic loss of an artificial joint can be avoided. (oralanswers.com)
  • However, a few years later, the ADA reversed its position and stated that everyone who had an artificial joint replacement needed to take antibiotics before invasive dental procedures regardless of whether or not that person was even at a high risk for developing an infection. (oralanswers.com)
  • If the risk of infection to the joint replacement is extremely low, then antibiotics before dental work probably are not needed. (oralanswers.com)
  • Yes, if co-morbid seizure disorder needs to be medically addressed prior to dental hygiene treatment. (cdho.org)
  • Dental management of the medically compromised patient requires acquisition of a complete health history of the patient. (medscape.com)
  • One of the most common chronic bacterial oral infections, periodontitis, affects the supporting structures of the teeth. (medscape.com)
  • Flowchart showing the possible mechanisms linking oral/dental infections to systemic diseases. (medscape.com)
  • However, there really isn't conclusive evidence that antibiotics prevent joint infections in the average healthy person. (oralanswers.com)
  • The microenvironment of the oral cavity may change according to the age of the patient, eruption or loss of teeth, or active other conditions (eg, caries, periodontal disease). (medscape.com)
  • When a local or systemic disease process or concomitant use of medications alters this overall pattern, atypical organisms begin to predominate and some normal organisms with a benign nature may become pathogenic. (medscape.com)
  • the graying of the world's population is predicted to produce millions of individuals with systemic medical conditions that can affect oral health and dental treatment. (medscape.com)
  • At the office of Santa Clara Dental, our patients' care and well-being are our top priorities. (santaclarautdental.com)
  • At the office of Tulip Street Family Dental, our patients' care and well-being are our top priorities. (tulipstreetfamilydental.com)
  • These are also all items that we require the new patients at our practice for the registration process. (jacksonavedental.com)
  • Yes, if akathisia 2 or tardive dyskinesia is newly suspected in patients/clients taking antipsychotic medications. (cdho.org)
  • The ADA has since removed the recommendation from their website that all patients with joint replacements be premedicated with antibiotics before dental work. (oralanswers.com)
  • Basically, the new guidelines (or lack of guidelines) mean that not all patients with artificial joint replacements need to get premedicated with antibiotics before invasive dental work. (oralanswers.com)
  • In very healthy patients, this meant that dentists were prescribing tons of unnecessary antibiotics. (oralanswers.com)
  • Even though lots of antibiotics may not be in the patients best interest, it is the best way for physicians and dentist to cover themselves legally. (oralanswers.com)
  • For example, a dentist might end up in court for failing to prescribe antibiotics when it was probably needed, but a dentist would likely never end up in court for unnecessarily prescribing excessive antibiotics to patients. (oralanswers.com)
  • Such patients should be referred for medical assessment prior to dental treatment. (medscape.com)
  • As the first step in care, our dentist will review your medical and dental histories and discuss any special considerations in care. (snsdentistry.com)
  • If your dentist appointment is with a dental specialist, you will need to bring the referral slip from your general dentist. (jacksonavedental.com)
  • These opinions/statements are presented below to assist the dentist in making informed decisions about the prescription of antibiotics. (oralanswers.com)
  • It's essential to inform our office of any existing medical conditions or medications you are currently taking. (snsdentistry.com)
  • More simply put, the upper and lower jaws are not large enough to accommodate all the permanent teeth. (snsdentistry.com)
  • No, assuming the dental hygiene office can appropriately accommodate special needs of the patient/client with HD (e.g., wheelchair in clinic room). (cdho.org)
  • Is medical clearance required? (cdho.org)
  • They may affect your dental treatment or may cause a drug-drug interaction which may result in an adverse outcome. (jacksonavedental.com)
  • Yes, if the patient/client displays signs/symptoms that may affect the appropriateness or safety of procedures, including potential exacerbation by procedures. (cdho.org)
  • Yes, if patient/client displays signs/symptoms (e.g., high degree of involuntary muscle movements) that may affect safety of procedures for which appropriate mitigation cannot be made. (cdho.org)
  • Each identified condition can affect dental care in a unique manner. (medscape.com)
  • In that post I mentioned that anybody who has a joint replacement is supposed to get antibiotics prescribed to them before certain dental procedures. (oralanswers.com)
  • For example, medication prescribed for a medical condition might produce a problem during the administration of a local anesthetic, or it could interact with pain medication prescribed post intervention. (medscape.com)
  • You may not believe it but there has been cases of people using someone else's dental insurance to receive treatment. (jacksonavedental.com)
  • Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. (pensacoladentistry.com)
  • Malignant neuroleptic syndrome in the operatory is a medical emergency, which necessitates cessation of dental/dental hygiene treatment, immediate contact with emergency medical services, and supportive management pending hospital transfer. (cdho.org)
  • In the patient with pre-existing disease, preparation for dental treatment should include determination of disease status. (medscape.com)
  • Yes, if the patient/client exhibits manic, catatonic, psychotic, or aggressive behaviour that may pose risk during, or cause inability to perform, procedures, in which case medical intervention is first needed. (cdho.org)
  • Yes, if the patient/client displays manic, catatonic, psychotic, or aggressive behaviour that poses a risk to himself/herself or the dental hygienist during procedures (e.g., pronounced distractibility, psychomotor agitation, or disorganized behaviour). (cdho.org)
  • Beginning as a simple pinpoint defect on the outermost enamel layer of your tooth, untreated dental decay will continue to compromise healthy tooth structure as it works its way to the inner layers of the tooth. (snsdentistry.com)
  • I do think that many dentists and physicians will continue to prescribe antibiotics because it is the "safe" thing to do legally. (oralanswers.com)
  • You should have two separate cards, if you only have one, it should include 'dental' on it. (jacksonavedental.com)
  • Every member of our skilled and experienced team strives to ensure patient comfort and a stress-free dental experience. (snsdentistry.com)
  • Yes, if the patient/client displays such a high degree of involuntary movements that safety may be compromised for himself/herself or the dental hygienist during procedures. (cdho.org)
  • The ADA has since turned away from its aggressive approach of recommending that everyone with a total joint replacement get antibiotics before invasive dental work. (oralanswers.com)
  • The antibiotic and oral contraceptive relationship is something to be wary about. (jacksonavedental.com)
  • Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. (pensacoladentistry.com)
  • This would be a rare situation in the dental hygiene office setting. (cdho.org)
  • Your insurance will only pay for dental x-rays once a year or every 12 months. (jacksonavedental.com)
  • If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit. (medscape.com)
  • In our experience, Guardian and Metlife dental insurance have a tendency to use the subscriber's SSN as the ID. (jacksonavedental.com)