Hypertension: Making the Connection to Your Oral Health

This brochure covers hypertension and what it means for your patients and their treatment. It explains why a dentist would check blood pressure and how high blood pressure can affect patients during certain dental procedures. It explains systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings and helps patients understand concerns related to chronic high blood pressure. This brochure discusses ways to manage hypertension, such as medication and healthy eating. It includes tips on the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and how to check sodium content on food labels. It also features a table from the American Heart Association that helps interpret blood pressure readings.