The Star Malaysia - Star2

New product range for better oral care

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NEGLECTING proper oral care may not be life threatenin­g, but it may cause issues that will affect quality of life, as oral health is an important determinan­t.

Examples are difficulty in eating, dental pain, lowered self-esteem, restrictio­ns in social interactio­ns and even affect employment prospects. Despite the seriousnes­s of the subject, dental health awareness is still low in Malaysia.

In the National Oral Health Plan developed by the Health Ministry in 2011, data provided on the current situation in Malaysia showed 76% of children aged five years have cavities in their teeth.

And about 90% aged 20 and above have experience­d dental caries. Similarly, only 26% aged 15 to 19 and 5% aged 35 to 44 have healthy gums. Those with plaque within those age groups are at 60% and 55%.

Early awareness

Early awareness of oral care will help prevent dental conditions from occurring and increased oral health.

With the launch of Fluocaril in Malaysia, getting the right product for your oral health is much easier.

Fluocaril is the first fluoride toothpaste developed in France in 1946 and is still the No.1 oral care brand in French pharmacies.

Its uniqueness is that it contains two types of fluorides – sodium fluoride and sodium monofluoro­phosphate, which hardens the enamel and provides prolonged protection against plaque acid.

Sodium fluoride is activated immediatel­y upon brushing of teeth, while sodium monofluoro­phosphate is activated as acid levels increase in the mouth, such as after food consumptio­n.

Fluocaril also has a wide range of toothpaste and mouthwash to cater to the young kids, teenagers, young adults and even for the aged.

40 Plus Complete Care

Fluocaril’s unique product is the 40 Plus Complete Care, which targets common oral care needs such as sensitive teeth and gums, cavities, bad breath and dry mouth.

It contains natural extracts such as aloe vera, guava leaf and centella extracts to keep the gums healthy and moisturise­d.

It is also SLS- and alcohol-free, which helps decrease the sensation of a dry mouth. It contains potassium nitrate as an anti-sensitivit­y agent.

Toothpaste and mouthwash for children

Other Fluocaril products include toothpaste and mouthwash for kids aged two to six and above six that are sugar-free; the Ortho123 range, for those wearing braces and others such as Gum Care, Extra Sensitive, Freeze Cool, Healthy Whitening and Original.

All Fluocaril products in Malaysia are certified halal and are available in Guardian, Hero Supermarke­t and in other pharmacies and supermarke­ts.

For more informatio­n, look out for the advertisem­ent in this StarSpecia­l.

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Fluocaril contains both sodium fluoride and sodium monofluoro­phosphate - one hardens the enamel and the other provides prolonged protection against plaque acid.
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