What to tell your denture clinician about your medical history

Your medical history belongs in a denture appointment even when you are only asking about replacing an old set. Medicines, recent treatment and changes in your general health can affect the questions your clinician asks and how your care is planned. You do not need to decide which details are relevant by yourself.

Bring an up-to-date list

Include prescribed medicines, inhalers, creams, over-the-counter products and supplements. Bring the packaging or a current medication list if names are hard to remember. Mention allergies and describe what happened, rather than simply saying that you cannot have a particular material. Do not stop any medicine to prepare for the appointment unless the prescribing clinician has instructed you to.

Explain what has changed

Tell the team about recent hospital treatment, a new diagnosis, an operation or a change in your ability to clean or handle your dentures. If your mouth has become dry, sore or difficult to open, say when it started and whether it followed a medication change. A denture assessment cannot replace investigation of an underlying health problem.

Make the conversation useful

It helps to bring a short written summary, especially if several people are involved in your care. With your permission, a relative or carer can help explain your usual routine. Ask the team to record any communication or mobility support you need for future visits.

Before you leave

Check who is responsible for any further assessment and whether a dentist or another health professional needs to be involved before treatment proceeds. At Cotswold Denture Clinic, you can discuss these questions with Simon rather than trying to fit every concern into a booking message.