GETTING my TEETH into ITP - A Trip to the Dentist

[Anthonyh7]

A trip to the dentist for anyone is never the something we look forward to with any relish but for those of us living with ITP it can be even more daunting.

Here's my take on an ITP visit to the dentist including the things that we need to advise our dentist & hygienist AND the things we need to be aware of -

Here's the link -

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I hope that it is helpful and informative.

Best wishes

Anthony

GENERAL DISCLAIMER

I thought it useful to reiterate that any answers that I give or articles I issue are based on the story of my own, personal experience with the auto immune illness ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia ). It should not be assumed that any of my experiences, symptoms, treatments or any of the responses to them or any of the side effects I have encountered, will apply to other ITP sufferers.

In no circumstances should anything I mention be taken as medical advice, and as ever, each case of ITP should be discussed with the individual's doctor, specialist or healthcare professional .

Always seek the advice of a healthcare professional if you have any concerns about your ITP or general health whatsoever. The worst thing to do is ignore any symptoms you may have. If in doubt, get checked out !

[itplassne]

I hadn't previously known that the ITP Support Association has a protocol for dentists. Very useful to know about! Thank-you for the information: I shall seek it out and give it to my dentist on my next visit.