Plaque Disclosing Tablets for Teeth, 96 Count, Dental Disclosing Tablets for Kids or Adults, Shows Plaque, Helps Teach Kids Teeth Brushing Habits for Clean Teeth, by Fresh Knight, Pack of (1)

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You can brush and floss your teeth until your gums bleed, but plaque -- the colorless (but easily stained) film of food particles and bacteria that is constantly forming on your pearly whites -- can still remain.

Furthermore, periodontal diagnosis was based on the presence or absence of disease without classifying such diseases further. Plaque disclosing tablets and plaque disclosing mouthwash show you where there is dental plaque buildup on your teeth, so you know where to focus your brushing and flossing efforts. The presence of tartar can be a precursor to cavities, since the acids produced by tartar's bacteria erode tooth enamel by essentially leaching important minerals.

Children are excellent candidates for disclosing tablets both because it will help them develop better brushing habits and may make brushing more fun for them. At preschool age, an increased presence of biofilm is found on the upper anterior lingual and lower posterior buccal surfaces. Two-tone plaque disclosing solutions are also available to differentiate between new and old biofilm.

Although many people use disclosing tablets at their dentist’s recommendation, they do not require a prescription. Studies suggest that biofilm deposits accumulate in larger quantities on irregular areas, “attached gingiva,” and the lateral surfaces of the tongue [ 13, 14]. Nevertheless, association studies between BMI, oral hygiene, and gingivitis in schoolchildren show conflicting results [ 29, 30]. org is not a substitute for appointments with your dentist, including regular checkups as recommended by the ADA/Oral Health Foundation.Colored stains on the teeth indicate areas where plaque remains after brushing, providing feedback to improve brushing technique. Therefore, the next time you want to clean your teeth, you brush or re-brush that part of your teeth that is more affected by plaque. Matsui's study argues that tongue cleaning has no obvious contribution to inhibiting dental plaque formation [33].