Las Vegas Pediatric Orthodontics Provider Says Medical History Matters at the Orthodontist

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Filling out new patient paperwork can be time-consuming, but Dr. David Alpan wants people to know how the important the information they provide really is.

The details on the medical history pages help the orthodontist determine the best treatment plan and how to keep the patient healthy throughout the process. That is why providing the complete-and current- medical history is crucial, according to the Las Vegas pediatric orthodontics provider (http://www.aeortho.com/) from Aesthetic Orthodontics.

"Orthodontic treatment usually spans an extended period of time, so it's common for changes in medical statuses like prescription medications or a newly-diagnosed condition to occur," says Alpan, who offers Incognito braces (http://www.aeortho.com/treatment-options/incognito). " Just keep your orthodontist, or your kid's orthodontics office (http://www.aeortho.com/kids), informed so they can keep you safe and provide the best possible orthodontic experience."

Medical history, also called a health questionnaire, should include details regarding cardiovascular, blood, respiratory, neurological, liver, endocrine, renal and musculoskeletal conditions, medications and supplements, allergies of any kind and whether the patient has an eating disorder. The information given is confidential and covered under HIPAA, the health information privacy act.

For example, prescription medications can cause dry mouth, increased plaque or enlarged gum tissue that would need to take that into account when determining the ideal orthodontics, according to Alpan. Respiratory disorders cause problems with intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Certain neurological conditions may present in the orthodontic chair, and patients with eating disorders are more susceptible to dental caries, erosion and tooth sensitivity.

"We are not judging or penalizing anyone for medical conditions," says Alpan, who treats adults and children. "Dentist, orthodontist or general practitioner-medical professionals need all the pieces of the puzzle to provide the best care."

Learn More Learn more about Dr. David Alpan and his practice Aesthetic Orthodontics at http://www.aeortho.com/about-us/las-vegas-office or by calling the office at (702) 784-0500.

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Dr. David Alpan earned the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and became licensed to practice dentistry in California and Nevada in 1996. He went on to earn his Orthodontic Specialty certificate at UOP in 1998. During the same year, UOP awarded him the Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) degree for his masters' thesis on the results of his two-year TMJ research project.

http://www.aeortho.com/about-us/dr-david-alpan
Dr. David Alpan
Aesthetic Orthodontics Las Vegas
1811 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 109
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 784-0500
alpan1@sinaimarketing.com

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