{"id":1859,"date":"2022-08-22T14:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T19:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=1859"},"modified":"2022-09-15T14:39:19","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T19:39:19","slug":"why-does-my-dentist-take-my-blood-pressure-at-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/22\/why-does-my-dentist-take-my-blood-pressure-at-appointments\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Point of Having My Blood Pressure Taken at the Dentist\u2019s Office?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You walk into your dentist\u2019s office in need of a general checkup and cleaning. It\u2019s business as usual when you sit down in the chair and prepare to undergo a thorough examination and cleaning; however, something is different. Instead of immediately reclining, a member of your dental team begins taking your blood pressure. Isn\u2019t this something that is usually done at the doctor\u2019s office, not the dentist’s? If you\u2019re suddenly asking, \u201cWhy does my dentist take my blood pressure<\/a>,\u201d read on to learn the reason for this practice and why it\u2019s beneficial for your oral and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your Blood Pressure & Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although you might find it odd to have your blood pressure (BP) taken at the dentist\u2019s office, there are actually a few reasons why it\u2019s necessary, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n