Researchers Invent 'Magical' Cure For Cavities
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If you have ever had the misfortune of being under the dentist's drill for a cavity filling, you know how awful the experience is. Now, a team of researchers from the University of Leeds has come up with an ingenious treatment that not only keeps the drill at bay, but also, helps re-generate your pearly whites so that they look like new again!
The radical treatment is the brainchild of a team of scientists led by Jennifer Kirkham at the University's School of Chemistry. It involves applying a peptide or mixture of amino acids they call P 11-4 to the area of the tooth that is showing early signs of decay. The fluid seeps into the micro pores formed by the acid from the bacteria that is causing the decay and forms a protective gel. This gel in turn provides a base or framework for the tooth to attract calcium and repair the damage - Totally pain-free!
While it sounds almost magical, the researchers maintain that the solution has not only been successful in the laboratory, but also, on a small group of adults whose teeth were showing initial signs of decay.
However, before you head for the candy jar, bear in mind that the researchers still have to conduct the tests on a larger group of people, which means that it will take at least another three years before your dentist can toss the drill and re-create your pearly whites with this magical solution.
Resources: gizmag.com, leeds.ac.uk
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- hotter (jk)over 13 yearsWOW! kewl! I had one tooth pulled a few years ago, and MAN, IT HURT!!!! Thank God (not meant to take in vain just thanking God) it was a baby tooth!!!
- gigi2000over 13 yearsif i ever had cavities, i would tottally use this method
livingfirelordzover 13 yearsi nver have gotten a cavity, i brush my teeth 4 times a day, 4 2 mins =D less money my mom and dad have to spend
nick54322over 13 yearsi want them to drill my teeth- David Pover 13 yearsI think this article is very interesting. Most people are scared of going to the dentist. In the future, if they will use this new solution, there will be more healthy teeth and no fillings. I recommend this article to all my friends who are scared of drilling.
- David Pover 13 yearsThis article was very interesting because in the future dentists will not use a drill. They will apply the solution. It will be pain-free. And all of us will have healthy teeth in the future.Which means no fillings. I would recommend this article to a friend because if they are scared of drilling their teeth they could choose another option.
- Alexandru Gover 13 yearsI think it is very cool to not have to get your teeth drilled get a and filling if you got a cavity. Also, I think that it wil be cheaper than drilling tour teeth. I hope it comes as soon as possible to a dentist near me.
- JorisBover 13 yearsI really enjoyed this article, because I remember how much drilling hurts. I do recommend this article to a friend, because if you hate drills this article will make your day. It is how scientist invented a new technology that is used for the same reason as drills, just with less pain. Dentist has to apply a mixture to the area of the tooth.
aberry8over 13 yearsi HATE the drill when i was little i had a few cavites and they would yank my mouth open- Agata M.over 13 yearsI really enjoyed this article because I had one cavity before and it hurt when then dentist would do the drill. I would recomend this to people who hate going to the dentist because now they know about the Magical Cure For Cavities. If you want to learn more about the Magical Cure For Cancer read this article.