Fluoride for adults

Dental caries is one of the most frequent chronic diseases affecting people all over the world, and it can develop at any age. Dental caries emerges over time as a result of a complex interplay between acid-producing bacteria, fermentable carbohydrates, and host factors such as teeth and saliva.² The application of fluoride in preventing caries has been shown to be a beneficial public health intervention, and it is considered as one of the twentieth century's top ten successes. Fluoride found in toothpaste, mouthwashes, varnishes, gels, foams, and prophylaxis paste minimizes enamel demineralization, enhances remineralization, and prevents microorganisms in dental plaque from utilizing sugar.³