Dentist In Boston?

[jesscarmel]

does anyone know a dentist in Boston who is aware of celiac and gluten ingredients in dental stuff. im so scared to go to the dentist since ive Been diagnosed- gross i know But im scared of cc.

thanks

Jess

[mvespa]

does anyone know a dentist in Boston who is aware of celiac and gluten ingredients in dental stuff. im so scared to go to the dentist since ive Been diagnosed- gross i know But im scared of cc.

thanks

Jess

Hi Jess,

I go to Tremont Dental Care in the South End:

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I've been going to them for years, and they're great - very thorough, and very conservative (i.e. they won't suggest dental work that you don't need). I was diagnosed about six months ago, and e-mailed them before my cleaning to make sure they understood that everything needed to be gluten free.

Ask them to use "pumice flour" and non-oat-flour-coated latex gloves during your appointment. Also suggest that they use Glide dental floss (it's gluten-free). They know this from working with me, but it's been a while, so I'm sure they'd appreciate the reminder.

The technician sat with me for about ten minutes the last time I was there, asking me lots of questions about celiac disease. She got right away that some of the patients she was seeing with persistent dental issues might actually have celiac disease!

Good luck!

[SusanK]

does anyone know a dentist in Boston who is aware of celiac and gluten ingredients in dental stuff. im so scared to go to the dentist since ive Been diagnosed- gross i know But im scared of cc.

thanks

Jess

Hi Jess,

Sorry I don't leave in Boston. But I do work for a Dentist in Maryland. Everyone in the office understands what I am going through. They recently got me gluten free prophy paste, which is the tooth paste your doctor or hygentist uses. They can get it from any dental supplier they use. If they won't, they could use pumice, that is used in every dental office.

Flouride treatments also can be ordered gluten free now, but it is not necessary for adult to have this unless there is a problem, so just don't allow them to give you any flouride treatment.

The only other thing I avoid is topical anesthisia. You just have to tough it up and allow the dentist to give you injections without it.

I suggest you find a dentist that is a good doctor and that you like, then hopefully he will listen.

Good Luck,

Susan

PS-still checking on Listerine