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What are disclosing tablets?
Disclosing tablets are made of a harmless vegetable dye that stains plaque bright red.
Disclosing tablets can help you prevent cavities and periodontal disease by helping you see the plaque that hasn't been removed. Plaque can be seen after teeth are stained with disclosing tablets.
Chew a disclosing tablet after brushing, flossing and rinsing your mouth with water. Use a small dental mirror to check your teeth for any signs of red, especially near the gum line. Brush and floss these missed areas and you can be confident that your teeth are plaque-free.
You must completely remove plaque each day, or it will build up and mineralize to become tartar, which is also called calculus. Only a dentist can remove tartar.