You will usually see three main tools at the dentist. These are the dental mirror, dental explorer (probe), and dental drill (handpiece). Dentists use these tools to look for and fix problems in your mouth. The dental mirror helps dentists see places that are hard to view. The explorer is used to check for cavities. The drill is used to fix teeth that are hurt. Many dental treatments need these tools, as you can see below: Read More

Many people get cavities each year. You might see signs of a cavity like toothache, sensitivity, a change in tooth color, or even holes you can see in your teeth. Other signs are pain when eating sweets or feeling rough spots on your teeth. Tooth decay often starts small, so look for dark spots or holes in your teeth. Here is how cavities affect different age groups: Read More

You must follow some key steps to keep dental equipment safe for all patients. First, clean the instruments right after you use them. Make sure they are dry and put them in special packaging. Use a sterilization method like steam, dry heat, or chemical vapor to kill all germs. Always wear gloves, masks, and eye protection when you touch dirty tools. Doing these steps shows how dental instruments are sterilized and keeps your dental office safe for everyone. Read More