test your plaque
Let’s Become a Dental Assistant!
Will Mola Sonic+ Toothbrush do a better job than your manual toothbrush? Let’s do a plaque test with the disclosing tablets found in your given glass jars!
What are disclosing tablets?
Disclosing tablets are chewable tablets that make dental plaque visible with a harmless dye.
Dental professionals use plaque disclosing tablets to make it easier for patients identify trouble spots to focus on when you brush and floss properly. It is also good method to teach kids how to brush their teeth.
What is the most accurate test?
Please only test at night because you have gone through the whole day of meals and the dye from disclosing tablet will take a few hours to completely dissolve.
Night Brush Day 1:
- Chew 1 disclosing tablet
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Use a manual toothbrush
- Brush without looking at the mirror to identify your plaque spots
- Brush for 2 min (as recommended by dentist)
- Take an image of the results for tomorrow’s reference
If you have leftover dye on your teeth, please brush again targeting those areas! Fret not, as the dye will be gone in the morning.
Night Brush Day 2:
- Chew 1 disclosing tablet
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Use Mola Sonic+ Toothbrush
- Brush without looking at the mirror to identify your plaque spots
- Brush for 2 min (with in-built countdown timer)
- Take an image of the results and compare it
You will be able to conclude the results on which toothbrush is effective in removing plaque!
Alternatively, you can get a partner to do this test with you! He/she would be using a manual toothbrush while you use the sonic toothbrush.
Disclosing Tablet FAQs
What does the disclosing tablet taste like?
The disclosing tablets you receive are from Sunstar Japan and it has a slight fruity taste.
How do I use the disclosing tablet?
1. Chew 1 tablet
2. Use your tongue and spread the solution around your teeth
3. Spit out excess and do not rinse your mouth
How to get rid of the pink dye?
Try your best to brush away the darker dye areas as that is where your plaque built up is. Fret not if you are unable to completely remove it because your salvia will be able to break down the dye in a few hours.
Be careful to not stain your clothes or other areas of your bathroom.
When is the best time to use a disclosing tablet?
At night because the leftover dye will be broken down by the morning. Please avoid using it if you have plans leave the house after.
Is the dye harmful?
No, the dye is a harmless food dye.