A procedure to identify areas of dental plaque, which can assess the thoroughness of brushing and flossing. Dental plaque is a sticky substance composed of millions of bacteria.
Dental plaque collects around and between teeth.
There are 2 methods to perform this test. One method is with disclosing tablets. One tablet is chewed thoroughly, moving the mixture of saliva and dye over the teeth and gums for about 30 seconds. The tablet contains a red dye that will color the plaque. A small dental mirror may help to check all areas.