What should be the first step in treating this patient?

A 21-year-old male presents with a negative medical history and reports to be in good general health. The treatment planned for today is a tooth-colored restoration on a maxillary first molar. As the auxiliary is placing a latex dental dam, the patient begins to complain of itching around his lips. No previous reaction was noted in the treatment record.


What will be an ideal response?

Remove the cause of the reaction.