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Dental Instruments

Dental instruments are tools used by dental professionals to provide dental treatment. It includes tools for examining, manipulating, restoring, and removing teeth and surrounding oral structures.

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Can I acquire a disease through an unsterilized dental instrument?

Query: Hi doctor, Recently we visited a dentist nearby, and after examination, I had a dental cleaning or scaling done, but I am not sure whether the dentist used a new scaling tip. Am I at risk of getting infected with diseases? Kindly clarify.  Read Full »


Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Ideally, in the dental clinic, there should be very strict infection control to stop the spread of infectious diseases. Usually, any doctor would have prearranged their instruments or tips before a patient walks int...  Read Full »

My heart rate increases with the thought of consulting a dentist. How can I manage my tension?

Query: Hello doctor, My heart rate gets very high when I go to the doctor. I get super nervous and I need to go to the dentist my teeth are getting worse but I am too scared because I know my heart rate will get high. Just wondering if you know what they will do?  Read Full »


Dr. Geethanjali. S. S

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need not panic at all for a dental visit. All that happens in your first consultation is that the dentist checks your oral status with a mouth mirror and a hook-shaped instrument called explorer. This is the point that most of the young people get scared of. The in...  Read Full »

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