The Top 5 Dental Tools

The Top 5 Dental Tools

Cleaning your teeth is an important part of your nightly and morning routine. Going to the dentist is no fun but at home dental kits exist with to help you step up your teeth cleaning game and make the trip to the dentist a quick experience. There are different types of kits that vary in tool quantity depending on how serious you're looking to do an at-home clean. Below are 5 great options to look at.

8 Pack Dental Tool Kit

Best Overall

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This kit features 8 tools to clean, scrap, and pick around your mouth. There’s a tool that lets you test how secure the teeth are too. You can even use the tool kit on a pet but I wouldn’t recommend any of the sharp tools, maybe just the mirror. The tools come in a case that zips up and it’s easy to clean everything with soap and water.

Pros:

  • 8 pieces

Cons:

  • Not for beginner use

Smile Dent Pro Tool Kit

The Made By Dentists Tool Kit

The mirror won't fog up this time.
Best Seller

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What we love about this kit is the case. The inside is soft and there are little elastic loops to hold the tools in place. The fabric is moisture-wicking so you can put the tools in a little wet and they’ll dry without getting rusty. The mirror doesn’t fog up. It’s got everything you need to get the job done and look like a pro if you have no idea what you’re doing.

Pros:

  • Great case

Cons:

  • Great starter kit

Electric Calculus Remover

An Electric Teeth Stain Cleaner

Comes with two heads and a mirror.
Best Calculus Remover

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If you have a specific problem that needs fixing, like getting rid of teeth stains and tartar, this electric tool is a great option. This type of buildup is common and with this electric tool with two head options, you can easily scrub anything off your teeth. The tool is waterproof with three modes.

Pros:

  • Great at removing stains and build-up

Cons:

  • No scraping tools

NICARE Dental Tool Kit

The Dental Tool Kit That Does Everything

It comes with a tongue scraper.
Most Efficient

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This kit comes with all the typical things you might look for like scrapers, a mirror, pickers, etc. But what is so nice about this particular at-home dental kit is the tongue scraper and light. When you go to the dentist they usually shine a light right on your face. Well, at home you may not have the type of light so this kit gives you a strong handy dandy one.

Pros:

  • Tongue scraper and light

Cons:

  • Doesn’t include batteries

DenTek Professional Oral Care Kit

A Simple At-Home Dental Kit

3-pieces to get the job done.
Best for Families

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Sometimes you don’t need a million things to clean your teeth. This kit comes with a mirror, a double-sided picker and scaler, and a simple case. The case doesn’t keep the tools as fresh and dry as they could, but the tools themselves are great. They have grips and look a little less scary if you’re cleaning your child’s teeth.

Pros:

  • Double-sided pieces

Cons:

  • Not a great case

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you clean an at-home dental kit?

Any soft-bristled brush or toothbrush will work with warm water and soap. You can lay the tools on a towel or in another safe and out of the way place to dry. If your kit comes with a soft lined case you can also put them back in a bit wet.

Will I be able to remove the tartar and buildup at home effectively?

If you look up some videos and learn best practices it is fairly easy to perform at home dental care on your children and spouse. It’s not recommended you clean your own teeth with dental tools.