Superb. There was something on this a few years back too: http://www.wired.com/medtech/health/news/2008/04/tooth_regeneration
When GlaxoSmithKline bought out NovaMin in 2009, its Oravive with 5% NovaMin touthpaste was discontinued, now its being brought back under GSK's Sensodyne brand. "Sensodyne Repair & Protect" formulation will launch in over 50 European and International markets during 2011, is the first everyday fluoride toothpaste to contain patented NovaMin® technology, which is scientifically proven to repair* sensitive teeth by forming a tooth-like layer over exposed dentine to help continually repair and protect sensitive areas. the 5% NovaMin toothpaste you have to purchase from your dentist Sensodyne® NUPRO® 5,000 ppm Fluoride Toothpaste with NovaMin® $67 for a 10 tube case (if you're a dentist)
A prescription toothpaste? The price isn't too bad, although who knows what the mark up will be. I'll probably need that though.
tooth shaped scaffolds for human molars were made from polymers and calcium-based minerals using 3D bio-printing. The incisor scaffolds were were then surgically implanted, augmented with growth factors and proteins to attract stem cells from the body to regrow teeth in place
A successful clinical test study involving a dozen people found that those who rinsed with the UCLA-developed mouthwash just once over a four-day testing period experienced a near-complete elimination of the S. mutans bacteria. Not much info on the UCLA mouthwash but these are other known ways to eliminate S. mutans bacteria: Xylitol– a sugar substitute that also kills S. mutans, is already on the market in some toothpaste, mouthwash, & chewing gum products http://www.xylitol.org Viruses can target specific bacteria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacteriophage An oral probiotic is available at all Walgreens in their mouthwash section, called TheraBreath Probiotics. It uses a blend of 2 oral probiotics (K12 + M18) to prevent tooth decay, bad breath, periodontal disease, as well as ear aches – http://www.therabreath.com/probiotics/.
