Sterile Wooden Tongue Depressor CE/ISO Certified Disposable Dental Consumables

Sterile Wooden Tongue Depressor CE/ISO Certified Disposable Wood Medical Supplies

       A tongue depressor is a tool used in medical practice to depress the tongue to allow for examination of the mouth and throat. For this use, it is also known as a spatula.

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1. Smooth, clean, straight, without splinters. plain edge/ beveled edge.
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A sterile wooden tongue depressor is a medical tool used by healthcare professionals, typically in clinical settings. It is made of wood and designed to be disposable, ensuring hygiene and preventing the spread of infections.

The tongue depressor is used to hold down the tongue during a physical examination of the mouth and throat or for various medical procedures. It allows doctors or nurses to get a clear view of the oral cavity and perform necessary examinations or treatments.

The term "sterile" indicates that the tongue depressor has been subjected to a sterilization process to eliminate any microorganisms or pathogens that could potentially cause infections. Sterilization methods commonly used for medical instruments include autoclaving (steam sterilization), ethylene oxide gas sterilization, or gamma irradiation.

The use of wooden tongue depressors has declined in some medical facilities due to concerns about potential splinters or bacterial contamination. In many cases, disposable plastic tongue depressors or other non-wooden alternatives are used instead.

What is tongue depressor?
It is also called a spatula, is a tool used mainly in medical practice to help examine patient's mouth and throat. Our spatulas are made of high-quality wood with smooth polish and edges.

How do you hold a tongue depressor?
Tightly press your lips around a tongue depressor, lip-closure spoon, or other approved device in the center of your lips while someone tries to remove it, for 5 seconds. Relax and then repeat 5 times. Don't hold the tongue depressor with your teeth or gums.