Dental Care
Because ITP can cause bleeding gums, even during normal dental care, it may be helpful to talk to your dentist about steps you can take to promote good dental hygiene. If you plan to have dental work done, contact your physician first. 1
The ITP Support Association offers a protocol for ITP patients that you can give to your dentist.
- National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute website. Diseases and Conditions Index: Living with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Available at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Itp/ITP_LivingWith.html. Accessed May 5, 2008
