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Can you take a person to the dentist after a stroke an a brain surgery?
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Certainly: After evaluating this person's dental needs, the dentist will consult with this person's physicians regarding the proposed treatment.
Answered 7/24/2019
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Absolutely: Once the Neurosurgeon has given y9u clearance, important to see Dentist. recent studies are showing link between gum disease and other inflammatory damage such as stroke, kidney disease, increased heart attack risk, etc. If required, the practitioners will consult directly with each other.
Answered 7/24/2019
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