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Nifedipine and Dental Health: 6 Factors You Should Consider

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Nifedipine and Dental Health: 6 Factors You Should Consider
This video discusses the relationship between nifedipine, a medication used to treat high blood pressure and angina, and dental health. It explains how nifedipine can cause gingival hyperplasia, an excessive growth of the gums that can lead to periodontal disease, caries, and oral infections. The video also covers factors that can predispose a person to gingival hyperplasia, such as age, genetic predisposition, pharmacological actions, dose, accumulation of bacterial plaque, and oral hygiene. It provides tips on how to prevent and treat gingival hyperplasia, including good oral hygiene, proper medication dosage management, and non-surgical or surgical periodontal treatment. Lastly, the video emphasizes the importance of informing dentists about any medications or pharmacological treatments that patients are taking, especially those used for hypertension, to avoid potential complications during dental procedures.
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For more detailed information please read our article.
https://cidentist.com/nifedipi....ne-and-dental-health
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