Going to the Dentist When You Have Porphyria

Regular dental checkups are an important part of your health and wellness. If you have porphyria, however, checkups may need to be more frequent than usual and certain risks can accompany a dental visit. Here is information about the importance of visiting your dentist, and…

Porphyria and Anesthesia

Porphyria is the name given a group of rare genetic disorders that result in a buildup of porphyrins and a lack of heme, a protein necessary for the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Anesthesia…