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Is premedication needed for dental cleanings if you have sickle cell anemia?
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Depends: Check with your physician as some cases are more active than others and it would be a medical call.
Answered 9/27/2013
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Not usually: If you have sickle cell disease and no other problems, and are getting a routine dental cleaning, you probably don't need anything special. You should check with your hematologist to be certain.
Answered 12/3/2014
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