Patient's question:
My father's teeth aren't doing well now. He wants to have one tooth pulled and then get a false tooth. However, my father has high blood pressure. I'd like to ask, are there any risks for patients with high blood pressure to have a tooth extraction?Doctor's answer:
Hypertension is a very dangerous disease. If blood pressure is not controlled for a long time, it can severely damage the heart, brain, and kidneys. Hypertensive patients who want to have a tooth extracted must wait until their blood pressure is stable before doing so. Additionally, they must be cautious because during the extraction, due to mental stress or the effects of the surgery, unexpected situations such as arrhythmia or myocardial ischemia may occur. Therefore, patients must be well-prepared and inform the dentist about their condition.