Patient's question:
My partner has had high blood pressure for a long time, and it hasn't come down. Now I've noticed that one of their big teeth has beened, and they want to get it pulled. Could you please tell me what precautions high blood pressure patients need to take when getting a tooth pulled?Doctor's answer:
Hypertensive patients should lower their blood pressure through oral antihypertensive medication before tooth extraction. The blood pressure should not exceed 90 mmHg and the systolic pressure should not exceed 140 mmHg. If it is difficult to lower blood pressure, it is important to pay attention to dietary adjustment while taking medication. That is, breakfast and lunch should be eaten appropriately, while dinner should be eaten in moderation and kept light, avoiding excessive saltiness and greasiness. In this way, blood pressure can be easily lowered.