Allergies at the Dentist
Updated October 29, 2014.
Most people will do just about anything to avoid going to the dentist, but those people who have experienced allergic reactions after dental work have even more reason to dread these appointments. Allergic reactions occuring while in the dentist chair can be due to many causes, including medications administered to exposure to latex. Anxiety and hyperventilation can mimic allergic reactions, and convince even experienced dentists and physicians that a person is experiencing anaphylaxis.
Have you had a reaction at the dentist that you think may have been caused by an allergy? Consider seeing an allergist for further evalaution, and read these articles:
Most people will do just about anything to avoid going to the dentist, but those people who have experienced allergic reactions after dental work have even more reason to dread these appointments. Allergic reactions occuring while in the dentist chair can be due to many causes, including medications administered to exposure to latex. Anxiety and hyperventilation can mimic allergic reactions, and convince even experienced dentists and physicians that a person is experiencing anaphylaxis.
Have you had a reaction at the dentist that you think may have been caused by an allergy? Consider seeing an allergist for further evalaution, and read these articles:
- Reactions to local anesthetics
- Latex allergy
- Common causes of contact dermatitis (itchy rashes on the face occuring hours to days after seeing the dentist)
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