Everyone of all ages must visit their dentist regularly to maintain optimal oral and dental health – as well as to help ensure their entire body remains well and disease-free.
Preventative dentistry is at the core of every general dentist’s practice and includes the routine examination and cleaning of the teeth to prevent worn enamel, decay and cavities, gum disease, and other issues. It also includes important guidance on at-home dental and oral maintenance care and oral cancer screening.
Let’s face it, nobody enjoys going to the dentist – and much of the reason for this is fear of the equipment a dentist uses. Here we reveal which cleaning tools are used in all basic preventative dental appointments – and are available at the premier providers of dental supplies in Australia!
Dental Cleaning Tools
These instruments are used by dentists to facilitate dental examinations and to remove particles that, if left on the teeth, can cause the formation of plaque and tartar.
They include:
- Mouthwash – modern dental appointments commence with the patient using an antibacterial mouthwash for 30 seconds. This helps eliminate any harmful micro-organisms, including coronavirus, which may reside in the mouth.
- Dental Mirrors – these small round mirrors make it easier for the dentist to see the back teeth and other hard-to-reach parts of the mouth. These also happen to be the areas that are most difficult to keep clean.
- Scalers – scalers are used to scrape off plaque and tartar, clean between the teeth and along the gum line, and get into the nooks and crannies to remove anything that may lead to tooth decay.
- Polishers – these are used to finish the cleaning process and leave the tooth enamel smooth and shiny.
- Prophy Paste – this is an in-clinic toothpaste used to help remove calculus, plaque, and stains from teeth. It is used during the polishing process.
- Fluoride Treatment – the final step in a preventative dental appointment is a leave-on fluoride treatment. This is applied to the teeth, with excess spat out or suctioned but not rinsed. The patient is then instructed to not rinse their mouth, eat, or drink anything for at least thirty minutes.
Adam Dental Supplies offers a wide catalogue of preventative dental supplies including but not limited to:
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