Plaque Disclosing Tablets for Teeth: Everything you need to know about this method
If plaque is not removed by brushing, it calcifies and turns into tartar. You may think you brush your teeth perfectly and don't give plaque a chance, but don't be so sure.
To bring you the best proof, dental product manufacturers have developed a plaque developer that may surprise you. Nutrident.fr explains the usefulness of this coloring solution.
Why use a plaque developer?
You brush your teeth after every meal and follow your dentist's instructions carefully. So you think you're eradicating plaque with every brushing, and yet…
The great difficulty in brushing your teeth is that your mouth has nooks and crannies that are difficult to access, the gaps between your teeth are complicated to clean and it's even worse if your teeth are very close together or even overlapping. Plaque developer is a solution that contains a dye that will activate only when in contact with plaque.
The Plaque diclosing tables, as its name suggests, will reveal the areas that you have not been treating effectively. You will see, depending on the configuration of your teeth, which are the weak points of your brushing. They are not the same for everyone and you will discover, for your personal case, how to improve your brushing technique.
The plaque developer is available in a bottle, in liquid form, or in tablet form. Its effect is immediate and you see instantly which areas you need to re-brush.
As for the colors, you have the choice between two types of developer : the uniform or the two-tone. The simplest, the single color developer, makes your plaque stand out in red or pink. The two-color developer is more accurate and colors the older and newer plate differently. Its colors are often blue, red and purple.
How to use a plaque developer
You should start by brushing your teeth well, for the recommended three minutes, or two minutes if you use an electric brush. As an aside, if you are concerned about plaque, you are advised to use an electric brush, which is much more efficient than a manual brush. The oscillations or beats (depending on the model) are faster and also allow you to access more complicated places in your mouth.
Put some developer in your mouth and make sure to circulate it throughout your mouth. Rinse and smile at the mirror. You may be surprised the first time to discover that your brushing is incomplete. You should then brush your teeth again to treat the stained areas.
By using the plaque remover several days in a row, you will greatly improve your brushing technique and you won't need it again. However, it is advisable to buy a new bottle (or pills) from time to time, just to make sure you haven't lost your touch.
You can find the plaque remover in pharmacies, drugstores, supermarkets and online.