Dental hand instruments are the hand held tools that the dentist or hygienist will be using while working on your teeth. You should be sure to see the dentist on a regular schedule, and be sure to brush and floss according to your dentist’s instructions.  Working together will help you keep your teeth healthy for many years to come.  If you’re already going regularly to your dentist, then you know what to expect from a typical appointment and should be prepared for the usage of the dental hand instruments.  You know you’ll go in and sign in, and then wait to be called back.

Once your name is called, you’ll head back to the examination room, have your cleaning done by the hygienist or the dentist with the dental hand instruments, and then you’ll be told about any cavities you might have.  If you have cavities, you’ll need to schedule another appointment to get your fillings done.  You’ll likely have a couple of choices to decide between regarding the composition of the filling. Composite fillings are becoming more popular since people tend to really like the tooth-colored filling as opposed to the metallic ones.  The metal ones still have their place though, as they are less expensive, and might be something you’d want to do if the filling is in a back tooth.  They tend to be more budget friendly, and, if it’s in a location where you won’t likely see it anyway, it becomes much less of a cosmetic issue.  Be sure to listen to your dentist’s recommendations, and you might limit your exposure to the dental hand instruments.