HealthWise KnowledgeBase
Self-Examination for Dental Plaque
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.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference June 13, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Steven K. Patterson, BS, DDS, MPH - Dentistry |
|
© 1995-2011, Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Reference Terms of Use. Reference How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
