Use this as a tool to help your child learn where they are missing and show them how to improve their brushing skills long term. Dentists identify plaque as a super sticky biofilm which is constantly forming in your mouth and on your teeth and gums.

You should be able to remove the largest chunks of plaque and dye by concentrating your brushing in those areas. Need assistance in selecting a disclosing product for yourself or children, pop in and visit us at our Gold Coast studio or alternatively Contact Us and our experienced team are more than happy to assist. Zooby Disclosing Tablets contain an advanced multicoloured disclosing agent that allows quick and easy identification of plaque.

Plaque is an invisible buildup of biofilm, produced by bacteria to help them grow on the surfaces of your teeth. The dye from disclosing tablets will not fade very quickly and can last for several hours, even after brushing and rinsing repeatedly. 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.

Two-tone plaque disclosing solutions are also available to differentiate between new and old biofilm. Residual red stain indicates newer plaque, whilst a blue stain indicates older plaque that has been missed by previous brushing.When you see the dyed areas, you and your child can easily identify trouble spots to focus their brushing efforts. Once a child’s teeth start to fit closely together, usually between the ages of two and six, parents should start to get their children in the habit of flossing daily. Disclosing products are useful for showing where plaque has accumulated and where brushing needs to be directed.

While the tablets are very effective, there are other disclosing products that will serve a similar purpose. Plaque is difficult to see especially when it is between or on the inside of the teeth or at the back of the mouth. Carefully brush your teeth, paying particular attention to those areas which have been stained bright red. Fortunately, with the help of plaque disclosing tablets and solutions , detecting plaque in your mouth is simple and can be quite fun and satisfying. They’re an excellent choice if your doctor or dentist has expressed concern about plaque buildup or if you’re unsure of how well you’re brushing.So chew them up, swish them all around and spit the excess into the pink gently (don’t say we didn’t warn you! The red food dye, included in a tablet chewed by the patient, forms red spots on the dental plaque highlighting where cleaning is needed. 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. You should start flossing your children’s teeth even when they have only their baby (primary) teeth. 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.