What are plaque disclosing tablets? 

These are tablets which are chewable and make dental plaque visible. These tablets contain a dye  commonly  pink or purple which attaches to the plaque and makes it visible. This helps to identify any plaque which may have been missed while brushing.They are available without a prescription in many pharmacies.

 

 

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                                                                                                     So what is plaque ?

It is a colourless sticky film made up of millions of bacteria that constantly forms on the teeth. It is important that it is removed by daily brushing  to prevent the possible occurrence of tooth decay ( including orthodontic decalcification ) and gum disease.

 

 

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So how are plaque disclosing tablets used? 

You brush your teeth thoroughly .  When you think you have done a really good job of cleaning your teeth , you take a plaque disclosing tablet (no water )  and chew it and swish it all around you mouth for about a minute. Then you get a glass of water and rinse out your mouth, this is to wash out any dye which has not attached itself to dental plaque. (It is important not to get the dye on clothing or towels as sometimes it can be difficult to remove it.). Then its the Big Reveal!  .

When you examine your teeth you will see any areas that you didn’t clean properly. It is important to make a mental note of these areas  and to concentrate on cleaning them in the future. Then you simply brush the dye off the teeth. The plaque disclosing tablets can be used once or twice a week to check on how effectively you are brushing.

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Clonmel Orthodontics Blog.

This blog was written by Dr John Buckley, Clonmel’s most qualified and most experienced orthodontist. We use cutting edge technology in Clonmel Orthodontics to provide excellent orthodontic treatment at affordable prices. Our surgeries are airy spacious and private , like you might expect if you visit a general medical practitioner. Remember orthodontics is about what happens in your mouth.

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