Do you have it?

You may not even know; because most people do not have any symptoms. That’s why it is called a silent killer. If you have a family history of high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes, you are at an increased risk of developing hypertension at some time. It strikes more men than women, and more African Americans than Caucasians.

There are many causes for high blood pressure. Genetic reasons, faulty life styles, and certain medications, namely appetite suppressants, cold preparations, migraine medications and birth control pills. Also drugs like cocaine.

Since it is such a common disease, all those who are at risk should keep checking regularly. In case you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, please visit your physician as soon as possible and start treatment. This will prevent long-term complications of cardiovascular disease (strokes), coronary artery disease, dementia, kidney disease and eye damage. Reducing you high blood pressure even a little bit will improve your life expectancy and your health.

As you can see, high blood pressure is to be taken seriously. That is why we at Dental Consultants check your blood pressure especially at every visit where the use of anesthesia is planned. Some of the drugs used as dental anesthetics will cause blood pressure to drop in patients who either have severe hypertension or untreated high blood pressure. We also check your blood pressure so that YOU know whether you have a problem or not. We care about your overall health.