Self-Examination for Dental Plaque

Dental Plaque Self-Exam

What To Think About

The dental mirror may fog up while it is in your mouth. It may help to run it under warm water before using it.


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Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BSLast Updated: September 18, 2006
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry

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Topic Contents
 Test Overview
 Why It Is Done
 How To Prepare
 How It Is Done
 How It Feels
 Risks
 Results
 What Affects the Test
Arrow PointerWhat To Think About
 Credits