Many of our patients have pre-existing medical conditions, autoimmune diseases, and other maladies that cause them to have chemical sensitivities and poor reactions to dental materials. At Colorado Wellness Dentistry, it is our priority to put even the most sensitive patient at ease before scheduling treatment by offering Dental Material Compatibility Testing, ensuring the smoothest and most predictable post-op experience following a dental procedure.

The most comprehensive test available is through our partner, Biocomp Laboratories, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The results are presented in an easy-to view format, listing every dental material by brand name and the specific reaction to the material by the patient, ranging from “least-reactive” to “moderately reactive” to “highly reactive”. The testing kits are available in our office. Once a kit is obtained, simply take the kit to an approved phlebotomy lab where the blood draw is completed, and they will send the blood sample via mail to Biocomp Laboratories. Digital copies of the results are emailed to the patient within 2 weeks of receipt of sample. For more information about our partner, click here.

An alternative to the comprehensive blood test at Biocomp Labs is simple muscle testing by a natural practitioner. This can be done by a chiropractor, naturopath or other natural practitioner. We have a collection of our most used dental materials in our office that can be given to the patient to take to their practitioner of choice for muscle testing with them, then returned to our office. A referral to a muscle testing provider can be given to the patient at their request.