grinding down metal crown without dam
 

I went to a biological dentist because I have pain with dentistry and have ms and lyme disease. I did a Melisa blood test showing i'm allergic to tin and borderline to gold. I was having a temp crown adjusted for the bite and she ended up moving over to an older crown made of gold because it was too high too.

Should I be concerned that no precautions other than water/section were used for this? I'm paying extra to see someone who is supposed to be more knowledgable about overall health and dentistry. I concerned she didn't protect me just to save some time, am i worrying about nothing?

thanks

Hi diaba,

Usually, the bite adjustment to the "other teeth" is minimal. If she used a high speed suction directly over the area that she was drilling, then your exposure was also minimal. It would have been impractical to put a rubber dam on this tooth when adjusting the bite. So the high speed suction when used properly is very effective in reducing your exposure from the gold dust as she adjusted that crown. Rinsing with copious amounts of water is also helpful in removing the fine gold particles.

You are wise to be cautious about your dental care. In general, a biological dentist is more knowledegable than a conventional dentist about the whole body connection.

Hope this information helps!
Bryanna

thanks
 

Yes Bryanna, that does help, thank you. Now I don't feel like she put me at risk which restores my trust. so thanks again!