what is the tool that the dentist polishes ur teeth with is it a really fast brush?
2006-11-05 14:52:37 · 3 answers · asked by jake 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Your dentist uses a "Prophy Cup" on a slow speed air turbine driven handpiece. The prophy cup is a small rubber cup that spins much faster than a conventional "Electric Toothbrush". Your dentist or hygienist places "Prophy Paste" on the cup, which is an abrasive cleansing polish!
2006-11-05 15:07:16 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Jon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a slow-speed hand piece with a rubber prophy cup attachment which holds prophy paste.
2006-11-05 16:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by DOUGMC132 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE TOOL IS LIKE A CAR POLISHING DRILL. IT SPINS AROUND OR RECIPROCATES BACK AND FORTH QUICKLY TO REMOVE THE SURFACE STAINS AND MAKE THE ENAMEL SMOOTH AND POLISHED.
2006-11-05 15:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋