Did you know that the history of dental drills has been dated back to more than 2,500 years ago? Early models were primitive, made of obsidian or flint and able to bore little holes onto teeth with human power. However, the game changer was George Fellows’ invention in 1864: a motorized drill powered by a foot pedal that allowed for much faster drilling. Thus, the first real dental drill was born.

James Beall Morrison achieved a breakthrough in 1868, introducing a quiet dental drill controlled by electricity to a dental office setting. Three years later, John B. Morrison offered an innovative advancement – a portable drill powered by a battery that could be applied anywhere.

From the model that was initially concocted, dental drills have significantly evolved. Teeth of the toughest consistency are able to be penetrated by these contemporary tools. Patients can palpably observe the enhancement in comfortability due to the compactness of current-day hand pieces, a stark divergence from the bulky original models.

Ever had the unpleasant experience of the dental drill performing its work on your choppers? Although it’s not particularly enjoyable, a dental drill is required to maintain the health of your pearly whites.

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