Dental plaque identification procedure and removal

Normal values:

No plaque or food debris will be seen on the teeth.

What abnormal results mean:

The disclosing tablets will stain areas of plaque a dark red.
The plaque light solution will color the plaque a brilliant orange-yellow. The colored areas show where the brushing and flossing have missed. These areas need to be brushed again to get rid of the stained plaque.