When you go to your dentist, do you ever wonder what those tools going into your mouth are used for? They can be pointy, sharp, loud and very scary looking! We are here to put your fears to rest! These tools are simple and were made to make your dental visit pain-free.
The prophy cup polishes teeth after cleaning
An explorer detects breaks in enamel
A perio probe measures sulcus depth
The high speed handpiece prepares teeth for fillings, etc
The slow speed handpiece removes soft decay
The sonic scaler cleans teeth quickly and easily
The Micro Air-Abrasion handpiece prepares teeth for fillings
The high velocity suction removes water quickly
The slow speed suction keeps the mouth dry
The curing light is used to harden white fillings
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The air/water syringe squirts air and/or water
Takes diagnostic x-rays of your teeth
These tools help make modern dentistry possible! You can come for your dental appointment without worry of pain!
Here are some antique dental tools that, thankfully, no longer are used!
Douglas Lever: a combination of elevator and forceps
Clockwork Drill: the first drill that could rotate continuously to remove damage from a tooth
Civil War era set of dental forceps: the drill in the center telescoped to work on the root of the tooth being extracted. Can you believe that during this time, the dental anesthetic still had not been popularized?! Ouch!
If you have any questions about what instruments Omni Dental uses or how we use it, please feel free to check out our website or give us a call at 512-250-5012
Check out this article for a more in-depth look at antique dental tools: http://gajitz.com/the-whole-tooth-5-truly-terrifying-antique-dental-tools/
