Dentistry and Asthma

Dentistry and Asthma

In Dental Clinic

  • Inform your dentist about your condition.
  •  Tell him what triggers your asthma attacks.
  • If you use an inhalation spray, bring it with you to the dentist to be used if needed.
  • If you take corticosteroids, your dentist must know about it.
  •  Sometimes you need to take corticosteroid before dental work.
  • Inform your dentist about other medications you are taking.
  • These drugs may interact with some anesthetics or pain relievers.
  • Sometimes it is necessary to have an oxygen device available in the dental office so that it can be used for the patient if an asthma attack occurs.
  • The way you sit in the dental chair can also affect the patient’s breathing.
  •  So work with your dentist to find the right position for you.