Not everyone reacts to dental materials the same way. Biocompatibility testing is a way to check, ahead of time, how your body might respond to specific materials before they're placed in your mouth. At The Holistic Dental Center, we offer this testing to help guide material choices for patients with sensitivities or specific health concerns.
Testing is usually done through an outside lab, such as BioComp Laboratories, using a simple blood sample. The lab checks your reaction to a range of common dental materials and sends back a report. Dr. Bentler or Dr. Simmons will review the results with you and use them, along with your health history, to help choose materials for your treatment.
Personalized material choices. Testing gives us added information to help select materials suited to you.
Helpful for sensitive patients. Especially useful if you have a history of allergies or material sensitivities.
One part of the puzzle. Testing is combined with your health history and your dentist's clinical judgment, not used alone.
No test can offer a complete guarantee. Biocompatibility testing is one tool we use, alongside your health history and clinical judgment, to help reduce the likelihood of a reaction — not eliminate it entirely.
No. It's most useful for patients with a history of sensitivities, allergies, or specific health concerns. Your dentist can help you decide if it makes sense for your situation.
It typically involves a simple blood draw, which is sent to an outside lab for analysis. There's no special preparation needed beforehand.
Results usually take a couple of weeks, depending on the lab. Your dentist will review the findings with you once they're available.
Coverage varies by plan and provider. Our team can help you understand the cost and check what your insurance may cover.
Testing typically involves a simple blood draw, which is sent to an outside lab for analysis. Results usually take a couple of weeks. Once we have them, your dentist will go over the findings with you and explain how they may factor into your treatment plan.
Yes, we accept Delta Dental Premier and PPO. We also accept most insurances out-of-network. Our office also offers affordable financing through CareCredit to patients who are uninsured or need additional help paying for their dental care. No matter your budgetary needs, The Holistic Dental Center is here to provide expert care for overall oral and physical wellness.
