Dental Sickle Scaler, Anterior, Towner-Jacquette, U15-33 (Scaler)

I've used some cheap dental tools, but whenever I used them, if I got them anywhere near fillings it was like chewing aluminum foil. This one doesn't do that. This is way sharper than those. I cleaned it and tried it out right away. It was 100% sharper and more effective. My teeth are smoother for sure. And maybe it's some kind of placebo effect, (maybe not, tho) but I think they look whiter, too. It's been about 2 years since my last dental appt, but now I have a tooth that's gonna need to be taken out. I'm glad to be able to get rid of more plaque and tartar before I see a new dentist. My gums are healthy, but my teeth aren't great. Lots of old filings. They have been wearing out and falling out, often taking parts of teeth along with them. My dentist, who we liked, retired. So being in search of a new dentist (and probably oral surgeon) I want my teeth as clean as possible to avoid negativity from new dental professionals. This tool works really well. Once I have my teeth professionally cleaned again, I'm planning to use it maybe once every week or 2, to keep my teeth cleaner and more tartar free. I have almost worthless dental insurance, so I don't go in to the dentist often enough. This will help keep them smoother and cleaner in between hygienist cleanings.This is worth the extra cost. Only negative is that it doesn't come with a reusable container to store it safely in.TL/DR: very sharp, high quality, made well with good materials, worth the slightly higher price. I definitely recommend this tool!

I am a 56 year old man who hasn't been to a dentist for a teeth cleaning in 40+ years. I'm not proud of that fact, but I figured I'd lead with that, since the people who are looking to purchase a tool such as this are most likely to have similar phobias.For years, my "dental plan" was just to brush my teeth regularly. That seemed to work, and, up until the last couple of years, I could still flash my pearly whites. For whatever reason, change of diet, perhaps, I don't know, but over the last couple of years I had some major plaque buildup. Despite brushing, mouthwash or even tooth whiteners, I was still looking at a mouth that looked like I'd been sucking on a bottle of wood stain.One day after brushing, I noticed that there was some kind of plaque still in between my teeth. It looked new. Clearly, I was going to have to do something more than brush. Floss has never worked for me because my teeth are pretty close together. The floss would always get stuck or break on some sharp edge somewhere. I got desperate and got a sewing needle and scraped off the offending piece of debris.I was surprised at how easily the stainless steel was able to remove the plaque, so I kept going. I had some nasty stains on my front four teeth that made me look like I'd just bitten into a chocolate bar or perhaps been chewing tobacco. I would include before pics, but I was too embarrassed to smile with all that going on. I literally didn't smile for the last year and a half.. At one point, I thought I was going to have to get implants, since I figured the staining had penetrated my enamel and damaged it irreparably.But to my surprise, the sewing needle worked, and I was able to clean the front four teeth to make them one uniform tooth colored shade of ivory. This was only the beginning, though. I had a bunch more teeth to clean, and a sewing needle wasn't going to cut it.Enter the Osung LSU15-33. I saw it on Amazon, and, after reading several very positive reviews, I decided I'd spend a little extra cash and get this fully professional tool to help me finish the job. It arrived in a timely manner, well packaged and pristine. It only took me a couple of days of on and off scaling with the flat sided hook, and I was back to what looks like a normal looking mouth. Well, I have a missing tooth, and some amalgam fillings from the 80s, but as normal as I could hope for.One thing I should mention: this tool is very sharp! You can do serious damage to your gums or even your tooth enamel if you employ too vigorous a technique. It *shouldn't* be a substitute for going to the dentist. However, if you are careful, and have fear and pain as a guiding motivation, you will be able to gently scrape away years of plaque without damaging your teeth or gums. Dentists use this very tool, so it is not going to harm you if you use it correctly.Someone mentioned that this tool should slide noiselessly over smooth tooth enamel. If you hear a scraping or feel roughness, you are most likely encountering plaque. Gently, very gently, keep shaving it with the flat side of the scaler and you will eventually get to the smooth tooth surface below. Eventually, I got all of the major outer surfaces, and then I used the curved end to cautiously go in between teeth. This is not easy, since there's not much room. But patience and a steady hand enabled me to clean in between my teeth to the point where I can now get dental floss in there without it getting stuck.If you own any tools for home or automobile maintenance, you understand the need for quality. You don't want to be poking around inside your mouth with some ten dollar knock-off. I've owned one of them in the past, purchased for a dollar at the Army-Navy surplus store. You may as well use a paper clip or a rusty nail.This item is the real deal. I 100% recommend it. I'm not getting paid to endorse this product. I just feel strongly enough about it to spend the time reviewing it because I personally find reviews helpful. Perhaps I could have been a bit more concise, but the text box showed no sign of being maxed out, so I just went for it. Happy scaling!

I rarely look at my teeth when I brush them. I noticed a weird rough surface at the back of my bottom-row teeth. So I inspected my lower teeth with a small mirror I could fit inside my mouth. I had a ton of calculus (tartar) build up. No matter how hard I brushed or used my nails to scratch, I couldnt get it off. It was annoying!I bought this item because I saw great reviews on it. Boy, I tell ya. Im glad I did. Its very sharp! I went online to read on how to scale. In matters of hours of reading and learning, I was scaling away at my teeth. I was amazed how effective it was in removing those tartar build up. I had spent a good 2 hours on my teeth with this scaler, and now my teeth looks BRAND NEW. I usually dont get too excited about putting sharp objects in my mouth, but this tool is really worth it. It will also help if you are going to whiten your teeth, which Im currently in the process of doing.Pros:Sharp and effectiveTwo different tips for scalingMaterial is sturdy and well-made.Gives you the temperature of sterilizationMade in Korea (not China) hahahaCons:If you dont have good eye-hand coordination, you might end up tearing up your whole mouthThe tips are huge. Personally, I thought they could have made it smaller.Doesnt come with instructions on how to useDoesnt give you a carrying pouch or container for this sharp toolNot made in Japan (Not really a con, but I thought it was funny to add)

Recommended by my dentist. I am prone to tartar and need this for in between dental visits. It is very sharp so you have to be careful. Gets the tartar off really well. I use one end more than the other. Wish it had a sponge type protective carry case.

The tools is great quality and very sharp. It is very large, so a little cumbersome to use.