Plaque disclosing tablets are a great educational tool to discover missed areas and to improve brushing and flossing skills long term.

This patient came to see Dr Peta Leigh for a general dental exam and his oral hygiene wasn’t as good as it could have been. For more advice from our Dental co-author, like how to choose which disclosing products to use, scroll down! If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the above ingredients consult your doctor or dentist first as this may not be suitable for you.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This is really helpful to spot those areas that are missed frequently when brushing or cleaning between teeth/flossing. Two different colour indicators: new plaque is coloured red, and plaque older than 12 hours is coloured blue. 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.

In combination with professional support from experienced dental practitioners we strive to keep your oral health on track and deliver whitening results that truly make you want to smile. A study in 2014 looked into whether disclosing tablets actually do make a difference on a person’s dental hygiene. Zooby Disclosing Tablets contain an advanced multicoloured disclosing agent that allows quick and easy identification of plaque. Curve the floss around each tooth in a “C” shape and gently move it up and down the sides of each tooth, including under the gum line.You should start flossing your children’s teeth even when they have only their baby (primary) teeth. Often colourless, and constantly forming, plaque bacteria need to be removed thoroughly and regularly to prevent dental problems. They usually respond particularly well to the challenge of the “before and after” disclosing session - where they disclose, brush, then disclose again, to see how well they have brushed!

Plaque is difficult to see especially when it is between or on the inside of the teeth or at the back of the mouth.Plaque is difficult to see and is often only felt as a ‘furry’ deposit once a significant amount has accumulated on the teeth or gums.