A Complete Guide on All Dental Tools Used by Dentists

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Table of Contents

  1. Dental Tools FAQs
  2. References

When it comes to healthy teeth and gums, a good dental hygiene routine is key to prevention and care. But there are some things you can’t take care of yourself. Regular dentist visits are imperative to making sure your oral health is on track.

Dentists are educated and trained to provide you with the services needed to care for any issues you are facing with your mouth and teeth. In addition to an advanced understanding of all things related to teeth, dentists are equipped with an extensive array of dental tools to treat and prevent conditions like decay and gum disease.

If you’ve been in a dentist’s office, you’ve seen the huge assortment of (sometimes strange-looking) tools. You’ve probably heard the buzzing of drills. So, what are all these complicated tools? And what do they do?

Here’s a guide to the dental tools used by dentists:

Dental Tools Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: This article is intended to promote understanding of and knowledge about general oral health topics. It is not intended to serve as dental or other professional health advice and is not intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any condition or symptom. You should consult a dentist or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.