The Road to Good Oral Health Starts with the Gums
An effective and easy-to-use ergonomic tool promotes gum and tissue health while cleaning plaque in between teeth
It’s been called “unassuming” and “definitely not flashy” but the gum stimulator is a traditional—and effective—dental tool for maintaining good oral health. It’s so effective that hygienist Nancy Shepard has relied on it for over 30 years. The GUM Stimulator Permanent Handle & Rubber Tip promotes healthy and firm gums by gently massaging the gingival tissues, while in the process, gently stimulating blood flow.
“I first started using the GUM Stimulator Permanent Handle & Rubber Tip about 30 years ago, when I was working in a periodontal practice,” Shepard shared. “I find that it’s especially effective around crowns.”
Access To Hard-To-Reach Areas
Designed by dental professionals, the GUM Stimulator Permanent Handle & Rubber Tip is made of 2 separate parts: an anodized aluminum handle and a replaceable synthetic rubber tip stimulator. Clinicians will find easy access to even hard-to-reach areas of the mouth thanks to a slender, angled neck design. In addition, the nonslip handle provides secure and precise control as well as a steady grip.
“I find the angled handle and tapered rubber tip of this instrument make it superior to others I’ve tried. In fact, I won’t recommend any other brand!”
- Nancy Shepard, RDH
No Learning Curve!
With a comfortable and ergonomic handle, the GUM Stimulator Permanent Handle & Rubber Tip is also easy to use.
“I usually start the demonstration of how to use it with my patient holding a mirror,” Shepard said. “It’s very easy for patients to use.”
Latex free and sold separately for economical replacement, the rubber tip massages the gums and helps dislodge food and remove plaque between teeth.
“The GUM Stimulator Permanent Handle & Rubber Tip is a massaging tool but it can be incorporated to reach areas that a patient can’t reach to remove plaque as well,” Shepard explained. “In fact, I just gave one to a patient to reach her 3rd molars that weren’t fully erupted.”
Since her practice doesn’t routinely supply the tool, Shepard purchases them herself so she can equip her patients with what she believes is an effective tool for maintaining oral health.
“Overall, I find the angled handle and tapered rubber tip of this instrument make it superior to others I’ve tried,” Shepard said. “In fact, I won’t recommend any other brand!”
