Plaque: Difficult to Spot, Especially for Children
It would be so much easier to keep a child’s mouth healthy if plaque was as easy to see. You may not even know you have a problem with plaque build-up until your gums begin to redden and bleed. Of course, plaque is a problem for all ages, but especially for children in the early years when they begin to learn brushing and flossing techniques, or children with braces. This is where plaque disclosing tablets can be especially helpful for both children and parents.
Disclosing Tablets Help Kids and Parents See Plaque That Gets Missed
You could think of it as a plaque “highlighter”. These tablets are chewable. The bright colours aid in making the ridding of plaque more fun for kids. The tablets are made out of a disclosing agent that is reacts to the plaque on the teeth. A child would simply brush and floss their teeth, then chew a tablet and use their saliva to swish it around in the mouth, and spit out what remains. When the plaque is highlighted, all the child has to do is brush away the color.
Using this tool to colour the plaque helps show them how important it is to brush multiple times per day, and floss once per day. They will also see their progress as they become better at brushing, because less colour will remain on their teeth making this both and excellent visual and teaching aid.
Educating Children About Plaque is a Vital Step in Helping Them Control it
There are many things a child can and should learn about plaque, so that they take oral hygiene seriously throughout their life. Plaque forms on teeth each and every day. That is why brushing and flossing consistently is important. Good brushing and flossing habits break up this plaque so that the bacteria cannot live and multiply in it. The idea is to rid your mouth of as much harmful bacteria as possible.
Identify and Eliminate Plaque Before it can Progress to cause gum problems and cavities
If you have questions about how to use disclosing tablets, or if you need any advice about plaque, give us a call at the office and we can help you out
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