At Skelton Orthodontics, we pride ourselves in maintaining a sterile environment in the areas where patients are treated and where instruments are kept.  We understand the importance of preventing contamination and are dedicated to providing a clean atmosphere for our patients. 

A dry-heat sterilizer is used to sterilize all jointed instruments (such as pliers) and other metal instruments that can withstand high heat.  A steam autoclave is utilized to sterilize handpieces and other plastics that can withstand heat, but not at the levels of the dry-heat sterilizer.  Any plastics that cannot withstand heat are sterilized in a cold solution that kills all bacteria and spores.  Monitoring is performed on a regular basis to be sure that all sterilizers are operating at peak efficiency.