Your Portman dentist has a whole host of Dental Equipment online
to help them look after you and make your experience as pleasant as possible.
Here is a guide to some of your dentist’s equipment and what it does.
Mouth mirror
This will almost certainly be used during your
visit. Your dentist needs to get a good view of the inside of your mouth,
including the back of your teeth. The mirror enables them to see from all
angles and help locate any potential problems more easily.
Dental probe
There are a number of different types of probe.
Although they can look scary, they are used to explore the mouth and make sure
everything is in order. A sickle probe is used to locate any cavities and other
oral issues, while a periodontal probe is used to measure the periodontal
pockets and identify any problems, such as gum recession.
Anaesthetic
Teeth may be hard on the outside but under the
enamel they are incredibly sensitive. In order to operate without causing you
any pain, your dentist will administer a local anaesthetic to numb your mouth.
Some Portman practices now have pain-free sedation, which means you don’t even
know your tooth has been numbed. Ask your Portman dentist about this option.
Dental syringe
The dental syringe is used to administer local
anaesthetic to numb your teeth and gums so your dentist can perform procedures
that might otherwise be painful for you. Syringes are also used to rinse or dry
your mouth with water and air respectively, which is necessary for certain
procedures. Syringes can feel uncomfortable when administered, but this usually
eases a few seconds.
Dental drill
The sound and the vibrations caused by the drill on
your teeth may cause an unusual sensation but this is nothing to worry about.
The drill is used to remove any decay attached to the tooth before filling in
the cavity, although sometimes it is simply for polishing and smoothing the
tooth once operating is complete.
Spoon excavator
Sometimes the material in a tooth cavity is soft
and therefore no drill is necessary. Spoon excavators are used to remove this
kind of decay.
Burnisher
Burnishers are usually used at the end of a
procedure to smooth and polish your teeth, or remove scratches. They are often
used after dental restorations to tidy up the tooth after the primary
procedure.
Scaler
Scalers are used to remove calculus from above the
gum line. Sometimes plaque hardens to the point where it cannot be removed by
brushing so it needs to be carefully scraped out with these instruments.
Curette
Like scalers, curettes are used for the removal of
calculus but they are specially shaped to remove it from below the gum line,
without causing any extra damage to the gingiva.
Suction device
During many procedures saliva and debris can build
up in the mouth, which can make things difficult for your dentist. Small hoses
are used to remove anything obstructing the mouth.
X-ray
Sometimes a problem may not be immediately obvious
so an x-ray will need to be taken to show a more detailed view of the teeth and
bones. Without an x-ray, problems such as early decay are difficult to detect.
Mould
One of the most accurate ways to get an impression
of the inside of your mouth is to fill a mould with a liquid material and bite
down on it. The resulting impression can then be filled with plaster and
hardened to create a model of your teeth, including any cavities you may have.
These can be used to identify any problems and are also used to create suitable
crowns, caps, mouth guards and braces.
Your Portman dentist will talk through any
procedure with you prior to treatment, so you feel informed and at ease. If you
have any questions about the equipment that will be used during your
appointment, don’t hesitate to ask them.
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