Do you brush your teeth after disclosing tablets?
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Do you brush your teeth after disclosing tablets?
Chew a tablet (or just one half for adults, a quarter for kids) then swish around with saliva for 30 seconds before spitting out. Rinse gently with water – then check your teeth in good light for areas highlighted with the bright pink/purple stain. Finally, brush again to get a truly bright white smile!
Do you use disclosing tablets before or after brushing?
Before using a plaque-disclosing product, brush and floss your teeth as usual. Then you can choose from the following: Plaque disclosing tablet: Chew a tablet and let it mix with the saliva in your mouth, then swish the saliva around for about 30 seconds and spit it out.
What does disclosing teeth show us?
A plaque disclosing tablet helps to identify areas of your child’s teeth that they’ve missed after completing their oral care routine. They contain a harmless dye that reacts with the plaque that may remain on areas of the teeth after cleaning.
How do you tell how well you brush your teeth?
Tongue test Run your tongue over all the surfaces of your teeth. If your teeth feel as smooth as glass, you’ve done a good job of brushing. If some areas still feel a bit rough, you should brush them again.
Are disclosing tablets good?
Are disclosing tablets worth using? Disclosing tablets are definitely worth using because they help you to see where you’re not brushing enough. This will make you more aware of how to brush your teeth properly and ultimately improve your dental hygiene.
How often should I use disclosing tablets?
Disclosing tablets should be used about once a week. With children it may be quite revealing to use a disclosing tablet after they have (allegedly!) cleaned their teeth to show where they have missed.
Can you use disclosing tablets every day?
How often should I use disclosing tablets? Disclosing tablets should be used about once a week.
Can you swallow disclosing tablets?
You should not swallow the tablet. Spit out into a bowl of running water, and rinse the mouth once or twice with fresh water. The tablet will stain the plaque bright red, and will show you where decay can occur if you do not brush carefully.
Can you use disclosing tablets everyday?
After you use the disclosing tablets, your mouth and tongue may be temporarily stained for as long as a day with a harmless dye. Many people use the disclosing tablets at bedtime so that the stain left in their mouths can fade overnight. Some disclosing tablets make a bright red stain, which can stain clothing.