The best item to use to indicate areas of missed brushing on children is __________

disclosing tablets.
floss.
toothpaste.
fluoride drops.


disclosing tablets.

Rationale: disclosing tablets – These are orange or red tablets or liquid drops that are administered to children to detect where they have missed brushing. This tablet is chewed and swished and then expectorated into the sink. The disclosing solution adheres to plaque and then can be brushed off.

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