James’ Visit to the Dentist

James went to a new dentist here in town.  The dentist has some new procuedures that I’m much more in favor of than

Rubber Dam surrounding James tooth.  The video goggles really helped to distract him.
Rubber Dam surrounding James tooth. The video goggles really helped to distract him.

traditional dentistry.  Removing  mercury-based amalgams is first and foremost, and then restoring the tooth to its normal state.  (Using a porcelain-fiber composite filling.)  James wasn’t quite sure about having the rubber/plastic dam surrounding the tooth. (Purpose of the rubber dam is while removing the amalgam with a drill, the mercury stays contained and is not splashing everywhere to be reabsorbed.  Also , the porcelain-fiber composite filling requires the tooth to stay dry for a few minutes)  Also, the use of Ozone to kill the remaining bacteria didn’t quite go over well with James.  He accidentally inhaled it which caused a 20 minute coughing attack.    For 3 cavities it took 2 1/2 hours!