Dr. Stephen Petinge, DMD, provides blood pressure screening as part of the practice services.
While most of our patients visit our practice at least twice a year for dental cleanings, many may not follow the same strict routine with their primary care physicians. However, it’s important to get checked regularly to ensure optimal dental health. Did you know your dentist is well-equipped to check patients’ blood pressure?
Having Dr. Petinge check your blood pressure can help us identify early if you have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, a disease that often goes undiagnosed. Most patients with hypertension won’t necessarily feel anything amiss unless their blood pressure is above 180/110 or higher. When you reach blood pressure readings of 200/140, you will feel very bad headaches, nausea and dizziness.
