Should I mention I use hormones etc. to a dentist?

[Yasmine]

I'm going to a new dentist and I'm sure I'll have to fill out a form on which they ask which medicines I use. I use Progynova and Finasteride. No AA because I'm post-op. I don't want to mention that I'm transgender. They might figure out by looking at my teeth though, lol. I just don't want any trans talk.. Would it really be a problem if I forget to mention that I use Progynova and Finasteride?

[Missy~rmdlm]

In the interest of stealth, for general dentistry: Opps I forgot to mark those down, if it ever comes up. Only in surgical or allergy situations could a dentist really need to know. drilling a cavity out? Nah.

[Oriah]

estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone all three have a serious impact on the health of your teeth, but your dentist isn't likely to care either way, so I wouldn't mention it.  Dentists exist for the most part to drill, fill, and bill

[Tori]

It probably will not matter, but doctors tend to legally bound to keep that info private, so it probably wouldn't hurt.

[Jenna Marie]

It might be good for them to know, but post-op? I'd say you're in "surgical menopause." It's what I use when this comes up, and it's medical shorthand for "the hormone-producing organs have been removed." No need to mention WHICH organs those were to a dentist. 🙂 Explains why you're on HRT - and some cis women use fin for hair loss too - without getting into the trans talk.

[Jill F]

Girl teeth and guy teeth look pretty much the same.  Unless you're having dental surgery and need to be put under, don't worry.  Your history is irrelevent here.  Lots of genetic women take HRT anyway.

[justpat]

  I just went to the dentist today they don't have a need to know so I didn't add anything to the list.The girl that cleans  my teeth has done it for years and she has seen me grow, so to speak, she just smiles the other girls in the office have commented on how young I look   and smile also.The doc made a comment about my hair today he is the same age as I and I could tell he was rather envious of my long still all brown hair as his is silver.They all know without me saying anything which is good.

[TerriT]

I don't say anything. Or at least, I haven't said anything yet.

[Eva Marie]

My dentist knows since that question was on the form when I first went and I thought "what the heck" and answered it truthfully. I was in boy mode that day and my answers led to a couple of questions and then he started his work and nothing more was said about it.

After several visits I was able to go in girl mode and no eyebrows were raised. Turns out that he lives in West Hollywood (a very LGBT friendly town for those that don't know), all of his neighbors are gay and he thinks that they are all cool, and his knowing had led him and his staff to be very friendly with me even when I go in DRAB. He is married and straight so the thought that he might be gay went out the window when he told me where he lives.

I'd say to not disclose if it makes you feel uncomfortable. I have a very cool dentist so it turned out OK for me.

[Missy~rmdlm]

In my personal situation, I transitioned as an ongoing patient at my dentist. Despite transition, my job remains the top convo topic between me and my dentist. He gets valuable insight into various government operational topics that I can share without breaking the rules of my job.

[Catherine Sarah]

Hi Yasmine,

For your safety, just provide the minimum details. There are plenty of genetic women on HT so there's no need to worry.

They don't need to know why you're on then, they just need to be aware of possible complications.

If they ask, tell them it's of no business of theirs. You've answered the question.

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Catherine

[oh hai!]

I dunno, if you aren't getting sedation dentistry it probably wouldn't matter. If you get sedation, I probably would just to be perfectly sure of no interactions with the meds given.