Find out if it’s important to tell your dentist about drug allergies

Today we will address a matter of interest to all people who have or who will be prescribed medication at the dentist. In this sense, you may know that dentistry is a branch of health, so specialists in this sector are allowed to prescribe drugs to their patients. Such drugs are usually sent for the treatment of ailments, infections or inflammation and whose purpose is the welfare of the affected person.

But… Is it important to warn the dentist of drug allergies? The answer is yes, and throughout this article we will address all the important issues so that you have no doubt about it.

Why is it important to tell the dentist about drug allergies?

You’re probably now wondering why it’s important to tell your dentist about drug allergies.

The truth is that if you have an allergy to a drug it is best to prevent it to avoid negative reactions on your body. This is because the drug instead of doing something favorable to your body is doing the opposite.

Además, no notificar este importante dato puede incluso, en algunas ocasiones y en el peor de los escenarios, peligrar la vida con lo que se conoce como un shock anafiláctico.

In addition, failure to report this important fact can even, at times and in the worst-case scenario, endanger life with what is known as anaphylactic shock.

What medicines are usually prescribed by the dentist?

As we mentioned at the beginning of the text, the dentist has the power to prescribe medicines to his patients. However, some drugs are more common than others. For this reason, in general, we show below the most commonly prescribed medications by the dental specialist.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. Also, in dentistry they are used both to prevent and to treat oral infections, such as periodontitis.

Painkillers

In the case of analgesics, they are drugs that are prescribed to decrease or inhibit the perception of pain or discomfort caused by oral surgery or dental treatment.

What are the symptoms of drug allergy?

In order to tell your dentist about drug allergies, you need to know which medicines are causing your allergies. If you do not know, it is interesting to know the symptoms that may appear as a reaction.

Therefore, the most common symptoms or manifestations are the following:

  • Hives: They are reddish hives that produce itchy skin.
  • Angioedema: It corresponds to inflammation of soft areas of the body, such as the tongue or eyelids.
  • Rash: When the skin changes texture or color, and looks inflamed or irritated.
  • Fever: This is a higher body temperature than usual.

If you have any of the signs mentioned when taking a medicine, it is important that you act and tell the specialist. In this way, you will guarantee your state of health and you can avoid those drugs that are incompatible with your body.

Trust the best specialists to perform your dental treatment

Now you know how important it is to warn the dentist of drug allergies… Don’t forget to do it! And at Gross Dentists, we remind you that we have the best team of specialists to make your dental treatment with total confidence.

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Whatever it is, we are at your disposal. Contact us now for more information.

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