Half of dentists say patients have shown up to appointments high on marijuana or another drug, according to survey results released this month by the American Dental Association.
Nov. 8, 2022 – Four in 10 dental patients report using marijuana, and their dentists are noticing. Half of dentists say patients have shown up to appointments high on marijuana or another drug.
“When talking through health histories, more patients tell me they use marijuana regularly because it is now legal,” Dental Association spokesperson Tricia Quartey, DMD, said in a. “Unfortunately, sometimes having marijuana in your system results in needing an additional visit.” “Marijuana can lead to increased anxiety, paranoia and hyperactivity, which could make the visit more stressful. It can also increase heart rate and has unwanted respiratory side effects, which increases the risk of using local anesthetics for pain control,” Quartey explained. “Plus, the best treatment options are always ones a dentist and patient decide on together. A clear head is essential for that.
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