Tools of the Trade: Dental Instruments and What They Do

Many a dental patient has sat in the chair anxiously eyeing all the metal instruments nearby. Unfortunately, many people are afraid to go to the dentist and a great deal of that fear centers around the tools a dentist uses. This fear can keep somebody from the dentist for decades, leading to dental problems that would have been easily avoided through preventative dentistry.

But there is no need to fear the dentist’s office. From the friendly mouth mirror to the intimidating dental drill, all these devices serve to keep your mouth clean and healthy. Here are outlined the common tools for a dentist to use for his patients.