Allergies
An allergy, especially in children, is a common condition and a health risk. It is just our body reacting to substances that are generally not harmful to others. The immune system recognizes the substance as harmful and then reacts to it like it would to toxic substances. This is why body reactions such as sneezing, coughing, itching, redness of the eyes, swelling, and redness of the skin occur.
Oral health and overall health
No one chooses what they are allergic to. Once the body’s immune system identifies it as a threat, it becomes an allergen. Some of the things people react to include peanut, strawberry, grass, hay, bee, metal, adhesives, rubber, and plastic. Some people react to food and medications too. You see, our bodies can choose to react to just about anything we come in contact with. So you need to let your doctor and dentist know what you react to and how you react to them.
Often, we do not consider our oral health to be a part of our overall health. Thus, when there is a problem, we treat it independently, without considering the connection between oral health and our overall health. It is a misconception that could have enormous consequences.
Let’s point out categorically that your oral health and overall health are connected in more ways than you can imagine. So, when there is any adverse change in your overall health, it has an impact on your oral health.
Why you should tell your dentist about your allergies
Yes, dentists deal with our teeth, but the teeth are part of our body, so they deserve to know whatever they can. I understand that we never make the connection or consider the need. This may be because we do not know or because we are overwhelmed with our oral condition. But, we should mention every allergic condition as we feel it.
Your dentist will be using different tools, medication, and other substances to treat you, so they need to know your complete medical history. It will help them avoid any situation that will produce an allergic reaction. No matter how minor you think your allergy is, it might just be the difference between a successful oral health treatment and an unsuccessful one.
Bottom line
The next time you visit your dentist; do not forget to share every detail of your allergies. It ’doesn’t matter if it’s your first or second appointment; remember to state your allergies during your consultation. Avoid unnecessary pain and cost by sharing this vital information with your dentist. Every dentist will be glad to have you cooperate with them in this way.