It is the key point of dentristy. Thou shalt get thy teeth cleaned every six months. Many of us go dutifully to the chair and pay our penance. Some people are unnerved by visits to the dentist.

Geology

When the hygienist begins her task, one is apt to feel like a mountain being probed by a geologist. The hygienist uses a variety of pick-shaped instruments called dental excavators. Even the name gives chills to the most ardent rock hound. Dental excavators are two sided instruments that are used both to probe teeth for cavities and scrape substances away that cause tooth decay.

This can be a long, arduous process depending on how well one performs his or her oral hygiene. After a long session of scraping with dental excavators, one is apt to pledge loyalty to brush and floss. The plaque and tarter build up can be daunting and… Read More…