If you're getting dental bridges, you should make your dentist or cosmetic specialist aware of any medical conditions you may have, as they can affect the procedure and your recovery process. As long as the medical professional is aware, you should still be able to get bridges, but a couple of medical conditions in particular may affect treatment.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can affect your ability to receive dental treatment, but if your dentist or cosmetic specialist is aware, he or she can usually carefully monitor your blood pressure during treatment to make sure that it remains at a safe level. The largest effect that getting dental bridges may have on your blood pressure is that if you get anxious, your pressure will rise. You can still get bridges if your medical professional works to shorten your appointments as necessary to reduce your anxiety. He or she will also likely recommend that you have your appointments during the afternoon, when your blood pressure is generally at its most safe level.
Diabetes
If you have diabetes, you probably know that dental hygiene is especially important because you're at greater risk for developing tooth and gum infection, disease and decay. This in turn increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. Having a gap in your mouth exposes more of your gum and jaw bone to bacteria, making getting dental bridges especially important. However, your medical professional should be made aware of your condition, as you are likely to experience easily inflamed gums during treatment and he or she will need to take precautions to lower your discomfort and irritation.
If you have one of the above medical conditions, you probably already know that other dental treatments besides dental bridges are affected by your condition. Be sure to discuss any allergies and other medical conditions you have with your dentist or cosmetic specialist as well, so he or she can plan your treatment accordingly.
