Fluoride is known to work wonders for our oral health especially for children. Fluoride is effective in preventive tooth decay. It reduces your risk of having tooth decay by 20 – 40%. But did you know that fluoride is also beneficial to an adult’s teeth.
When people get older, the gums are expected to recede. When this happens, tooth root is exposed; making the tooth vulnerable to decay. The tooth also becomes sensitive to hot and cold food and beverage.
Fluoride also plays a big role in your personal oral hygiene. A survey was made by the University of Iowa. The respondents were adults aged 54 to 93 years old. The study proved that the respondents who used fluoride had 67% less cavities on their tooth root and 40% less decay on their crowns compared to those not using fluoride. Teeth with fluoride have less bacteria, less plaque and less tartar. This also means less chances of having gum problems.
Gel-Kam
Gek-Kam is fluoride topical, a substance used to prevent tooth decay and strengthen teeth. A lot of dentists prescribe Gel-Kam after dental cleaning to restore the fluoride that was lost. It is also a common household product used with daily dental hygiene routine.
Gel-Kam is popular because it is proven to be safe. It’s fluoride concentration is low but effective nonetheless. Dentists recommend that you use Gel-Kam daily if you have recurrent caries or stubborn plaque, or if you have a problem with receding gums.
