Self-Examination for Dental Plaque

Dental Plaque Self-Exam

How To Prepare

You will need a:

• Supply of disclosing tablets, disclosing solution, or disclosing swabs.
• Small dental mirror to check hard-to-see areas of your mouth. (A mirror is helpful but not required.)

Dental mirrors and disclosing tablets, solution, and swabs can be bought from most dentists and pharmacies.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: September 18, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry
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