July 11, 2012

New chemical (Keep 32) makes teeth 'cavity proof' - and could do away with dentist visits forever




Keep 32: New chemical makes teeth 'cavity proof' - and could do away with dentist visits forever

*  Chemical could be added to toothpastes in year's time
*  Kills bacteria that erode teeth
*  Single dose protects mouth for hours
*  'Keep 32' chemical could even be added to foods

A new chemical could make human teeth 'cavity proof' - and do away with the need for visits to the dentists forever.

The molecule has been called 'Keep 32' - after the 32 teeth in a human mouth.

The chemical was designed by dentists in Chile, and wipes out all the bacteria that cause cavities in just 60 seconds in tests.

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see also:
“Científicos chilenos patentan molécula que elimina las caries”

read the Google translation:
“Chilean scientists patented molecule that removes decay”

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