Oh gosh...It happens every time I get dental work done. Either a flare or reaction to materials or both.
When I pre-med with Clinda. for a few days before dental work I do not seem to flare.
Today I had some bonding done to a tooth and last week had a crown put on my dental implant. Was feeling great before all of this. Last time I relapsed was when I had the extraction and implant placed.
So I am wondering....how do you tell if it is a reaction to dental material or lyme/TBI flare? I am taking abx.'s for a couple of weeks as instructed by LLMD but was really on a nice med free roll!
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Just getting there, being there and getting home could add quite a load to your body, really. The bright lights, all the sensory stuff, etc.
While bonding would not likely have involved any numbing agent, the extraction surely would have.
One consideration: EPI
Epinephrine is in many anesthetics (not sure about anesthesia, though). Some discussion on why epinephrine (EPI) can be a rough ride for someone with lyme (especially if they have adrenal issues).
EPI & medical / dental procedures -
Posted by Judie (Member # 38323) on :
I'm horribly allergic to several dental materials. A good dermatologist can do patch testing. Insurance will pay too.
You might want to see Dr. Cohen in Manhattan. He is NOT a lyme doctor, he's a dermatologist and can do testing.
Posted by Bitten in Bergen (Member # 34067) on :
pm sent!
Posted by Brussels (Member # 13480) on :
That's a reason dr K followers do not recommend implants... First, any dental work stirs bacteria, toxins. Dental materials are extremely toxic, or can be, according to my lyme dr.
He said that for sensitive people, there is no other alternative than biological compatible materials or testing material by material, and then thorough washing of anything you put in mouth (that means, 48 hours in current water or so).
My lyme doc has not implant for himself either. The problem with metal implants, is also that they act like antennas for electrosmog. Plus, anything you put in your bones, will make the bone more fragile and harbor bacteria.
And all the allergies we usually have from heavy metals...
I guess there are too many negative points in choosing implants, so I opted for partials. Not aesthetically as good as implants, but I'd rather be alive longer with a less beautiful smile than very sick and putting my life in danger.
Posted by dogmom2 (Member # 23822) on :
brussles, how did you determine that the materials the partials were made of would be tolerable for you?