{"id":30762,"date":"2019-11-01T12:43:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T12:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growingsmiles.co.uk\/?p=30762"},"modified":"2021-04-26T15:19:17","modified_gmt":"2021-04-26T14:19:17","slug":"in-the-spirit-of-full-disclosure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growingsmiles.co.uk\/in-the-spirit-of-full-disclosure\/","title":{"rendered":"In the spirit of full disclosure\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Full disclosure can be defined as being completely open and\ntransparent regarding factual information. This can relate to work, law,\nrelationships and various other aspects to daily life. <\/p>

Here at Growing Smiles, we like to fully disclose as much\ninformation relating to oral health as possible, which is why we would like to\ndiscuss \u2018disclosing\u2019 from a dental perspective.<\/p>

Plaque biofilm forms on our teeth and soft tissues in our\nmouth every day. If left there, bacteria in the plaque produce acid from sugars,\nwhich can eat away at tooth enamel and cause tooth decay. Other bacteria in the\nplaque biofilm can irritate gums and lead to gum disease. In order to reduce\nthe risk of dental disease, it is crucial that the plaque biofilm is removed by\nbrushing and flossing daily. This is where disclosing comes in handy \u2013 it\nhighlights the plaque biofilm that we can\u2019t see, making it easier to remove.<\/p>

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Using a disclosing agent helps you see the plaque biofilm making it easier to remove. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Disclosing in dentistry is undertaken with the use of a\ndisclosing agent. It works on a similar premise to full disclosure, whereby it\nprovides a clear picture of plaque on the tooth surfaces \u2013 where it is and how\nmuch there is. This can give an indication to a dental care professional,\ncarer, parent or the person themselves doing the disclosing, how well they\nmanage plaque control and specific areas to focus on when brushing and flossing\ntheir teeth. <\/p>

Disclosing is an excellent tool for teaching (and learning) better oral hygiene and can be done at home or at the dental practice. There are different types of disclosing agents including tablets, mouth rinses, toothpastes, concentrated liquids, gels and pre-loaded pellets. <\/p>

\n\nWhy does Growing Smiles recommend disclosing?<\/p>