Plaque Disclosing Agent

Dental caries and periodontal diseases, also known as plaque mediated diseases leads to poor oral hygiene. Plaque is a highly specific variable structural entity formed by the colonization of microorganisms on the tooth surface. So plaque is not easily visible through naked eye which is difficult to remove, therefore disclosing agent is used for removing dental plaque and maintaining oral hygiene. Preparations containing dyes or other disclosing agents for identification of bacterial plaque help in maintaining good oral health.