Disclosing tablets

Disclosing tablets are chewable tablets used to make dental plaque visible.

The tablets, sold over-the-counter in the United States, contain a dye (typically a vegetable dye) that stains plaque a bright color (typically red). After brushing, one chews a tablet and rinses. Colored stains on the teeth indicate areas where plaque remains after brushing, providing feedback to improve brushing technique. For self-examination, a dental mirror may be needed.

References

• "What are disclosing tablets?". http://www.sbdentalspa.com/procedures/Plaque-Disclosing-Tablets.pdf. Retrieved August 19, 2010. 
• "Plaque disclosing tablets". http://www.softdental.com/houston_dentist/Disclosing_Tablets.html. Retrieved August 19, 2010. 
• "WebMD". http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/self-examination-for-dental-plaque. Retrieved August 19, 2010. 

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