New teeth gel may prevent dental caries and tooth decay
Researchers have developed a bioactive peptide that coats tooth surfaces, helping prevent new cavities and heal existing ones in lab experiments. The study has been published in the ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.;
Written By : Hina Zahid
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2020-01-23 04:30 GMT | Update On 2020-01-23 06:59 GMT
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China According to the World Health Organization, Dental caries is one of the most widespread non-communicable disease globally. Untreated caries could lead to worse pain, tooth loss, infection, and even illness or death. Therefore wantingly or unwantingly one has to undergo a painful process of filling up the cavities. Now scientists may seem to have found the answer.
Researchers have developed a bioactive peptide that coats tooth surfaces, helping prevent new cavities and heal existing ones in lab experiments. The study has been published in the ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
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