Visit any pharmacy or the health and beauty section of a supermarket today, and you are faced with a large, and many say confusing, array of over-the-counter remedies and devices designed to help you tend to your hygiene and healthcare needs.

There are many high-quality products on the market today. There also are many products of dubious value.

Whatever over-the-counter dental product you buy, it is strongly advised that you ensure it has the American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance.

Over-the-counter dental instruments, such as scaling devices and picks, are fraught with danger. Even when following the instructions, using these products can put your teeth and the soft tissue of your mouth at risk of tearing, bruising, and other injury. You may also accidentally chip a tooth.

It is best to consult our office instead of trying to do a repair job yourself.