Dental Instruments

It's essential to fight tooth decay and keep your teeth as healthy as possible in order to keep them for a lifetime. more »

Ask most folks what kinds of tools dentists use and they will quickly reply, "Ones that hurt." While this may be the case, that doesn't shed any light onto the names or functions of the tools often lined up like little soldiers on the trays. Dentists use many types of tools to poke around gums, scrape around teeth and gaze intently... more »

Nobody likes to sit around getting their teeth scraped, sanded and drilled while their gums bleed. You can switch your focus from blood to bliss if you meditate in the dentist chair. Even if you don’t get the zen zone down pat, at least trying will give you something to do other than wonder if you’ll have any teeth left when the... more »

Periodontal disease is an advance form of gum inflammation called gingivitis. Our mouth contains a lot of bacteria that react with food components such as sugar or starch to form sticky colorless film or plaque on our teeth. Brushing or flossing can get rid of plaque, but if plaque is not removed, it can harden and become tartars,... more »

Dental hygienists are specially trained to not only clean teeth, but examine the oral, head and neck areas for signs or symptoms of oral disease. They also play a major role in educating patients on the subject of oral hygiene. It is common to find dental hygienists working with X-rays, providing fluoride or sealants. more »