gsquaredmom
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,092
Jun 26, 2014 17:43:22 GMT
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Post by gsquaredmom on May 29, 2015 7:04:40 GMT
Three states, never.
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Post by DinCA on May 29, 2015 7:11:19 GMT
I've had mine taken several times. My daughter had her wisdom teeth removed a couple of weeks ago and hers was taken then, too, and she's 19.
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Post by StacyinUT on Jun 1, 2015 12:24:02 GMT
They don't charge you for having it done. There are no separate dental codes for checking BP.
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kimberlyrei
Shy Member
Posts: 26
Jul 1, 2014 22:27:31 GMT
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Post by kimberlyrei on Jun 1, 2015 13:25:20 GMT
Weird - I have been to several different dentists in my life and have never heard of this!
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Post by lavawalker on Jun 1, 2015 15:59:13 GMT
Yes, every time.
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gina
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,305
Jun 26, 2014 1:59:16 GMT
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Post by gina on Jun 1, 2015 16:24:09 GMT
I've never had my BP taken at the dentist's office.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jun 1, 2015 21:45:31 GMT
Unless they plan on treating my BP, it's not worth the hassle. I'd have serious words if my hygienist or dentist decided to lecture me on my BP. I have a PCP for that.
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Post by StacyinUT on Jun 3, 2015 3:08:16 GMT
Lisacharlotte...they aren't doing it to lecture you. They're doing it to make sure it's safe to treat you. If the BP is too high it is not safe and they recommend going to your PCP to be checked. There have been many hygienists that have sent people to the hospital and saved their lives.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jun 3, 2015 3:15:57 GMT
Unless they plan on treating my BP, it's not worth the hassle. I'd have serious words if my hygienist or dentist decided to lecture me on my BP. I have a PCP for that. IMO, taking my blood pressure is the least hassle-y thing that they do in the dentist's office.
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