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Seeing
Is Believing - Locate the Plaque On Your Teeth!
Adults
& children often have a hard time figuring out whether
or not their teeth are really clean. Our plaque locating tablets
will dramatically demonstrate where you are missing harmful
plaque and will help you to better understand how you can
improve your cleaning efforts, by showing where the plaque
is being missed on your teeth.
The tablets
are manufactured using an ADA approved formula containing
only bio--compatible ingredients. In most cases, these are
the same tablets you get at the dentist office.
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Plaque Locator Tablets
What
are Plaque Locators?
These disclosing tablets are tablets that identifies areas
of dental plaque, which shows how thoroughly (or not) you
are brushing and flossing your teeth. Plaque is a sticky substance,
composed of millions of bacteria, which collects around and
between teeth. It is the major cause of tooth decay and gum
disease (gingivitis) and is hard to see because it is whitish
colored, like teeth.
How
to Prepare Before Using the Plaque Locator Tablets
Brush and floss your teeth thoroughly.
How
Does the Plaque Locator Tablets Work
One tablet is chewed thoroughly, moving the mixture of
saliva and dye over the teeth and gums for about 30 seconds.
The tablet contains a red dye that will color the plaque.
The mouth is then rinsed with water and the teeth are examined
to identify pink-stained areas (unremoved plaque). A small
dental mirror may help to check all areas. Your mouth may
feel slightly dried out after use of the tablet.
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Plaque Locator Tablets
Why
Would You Use These Tablets?
The test is performed to help identify missed plaque and
improve brushing and flossing of the teeth so that areas of
plaque are not left. If the plaque is not removed, it can
cause tooth decay or cause the gums to bleed easily (gingivitis)
and become red or swollen.
What
Would Normal Results Look Like?
No plaque or food debris will be seen on the teeth.
What
Do Abnormal Results Mean?
The disclosing tablets will stain areas of plaque a dark
red. The stain-colored areas show where the brushing and flossing
have missed. These areas need to be brushed again to get rid
of the stained plaque.
What
are the Risks of Using These Tablets?
There may be a residual pink discoloration of the lips
and cheeks when the disclosing tablets are used. This discoloration
is temporary. The disclosing tablets may color the mouth and
tongue red for a day. It is suggested that it be used at night
so that the color will be gone by morning.
The
information provided herein should not be used during any
medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any
medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted
for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.
Call 911 for all medical emergencies.
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