Blood Pressure Check

The higher your blood pressure is, the higher chance you could have health issues. This is because increased blood pressure puts much more strain on your body. When left uncontrolled or undetected you are increasing your chances of heart disease, kidney disease and stroke.

Cholesterol 

Many health organizations recommend that everyone over the age of 20 be checked for high cholesterol due to the fact that too much of the wrong type of cholesterol causes build-up in the arteries, restricting blood flow, increasing heart problems and strokes. 

Glucose 

Blood glucose levels increase and decrease throughout each day depending on what you eat and your body’s ability to regulate it. When your body has difficulty regulating your blood glucose levels, you could be at risk of Type 2 Diabetes, which when left untreated could result in stroke, heart disease, vision damage, nerve function, and your overall ability to heal.  HbA1C blood sugar checks are an average of the blood sugars over a three month period. 

Waist to Height Ratio 

Waist to height ratio helps to build a more complete picture of your key health numbers. It is a simple measurement of lifestyle risk and correct weight range. 

Oral Cancer Screening 

If you have not yet taken this life-saving measure, we suggest you do. As with all forms of cancer, early detection and treatment are critical in the ability to be cured. The sooner you know that you could be at risk for oral cancer or are developing signs of it, the better your chances are of beating it.

Oral Health for Total Health

These health perimeters give our Hamilton Registered Dental Hygienists a better understanding of your over all health. Filling out your medical history as thoroughly as you can gives us the information we need to treat you in the best way we can.

Digital Medical History and consent form found on the patient health portal. Please have this filled prior to your appointment time.