4/15/2023 0 Comments Rubber tip stimulator![]() ![]() Over the years as a dental hygienist I have asked each patient at the beginning of their appointment “is there anything that’s bothering you teeth or gum wise such as pain, sensitivity or bleeding?” Patient’s have no problem remembering to tell the dentist about pain or sensitivity, but when it comes to bleeding, almost everyone fails to mention it. It causes irritation, redness and swelling of your gum and if left untreated gingivitis can become a serious gum infection that will lead to tooth loss, and even worse it can destroy the jawbone (bone loss). Simple answer, gum infection! Gum infection is also known as gingivitis, a mild case of gum disease known as periodontal disease. Now knowing the name of that pink tip, let’s get into the reason why we would we need to use the rubber tip stimulator. What? Directions too? Yes, which I will review in this article as well as tell you why this dental tool is a must-have for all dental patients. ![]() After many of years, Butler/GUM has taken that tip and has placed it on its own shiny gold handle along with directions on the back of its packaging. ![]() Today I’m going to reveal its secret and help you change your dental health forever! That pink tip is called the rubber tip stimulator. How many of you remember that obnoxious pointy pink tip that was on the end of the butler toothbrush? Most of us hadn’t any idea what it was and what it was used for, besides being in the way. The secret of the pink pointy tip on the end of toothbrushes….revealed! ![]()
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