Still Waters Posted June 16, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 16, 2014 A new idea to encourage teeth to repair themselves may see the end of the fear-inducing sound of the dentist's drill, researchers say. Researchers at King's College London believe electricity can be used to strengthen a tooth by forcing minerals into the layer of enamel. They hope it will get rid of the need for drills, injections and fillings. http://www.bbc.co.uk...health-27866399 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.United_Nations Posted June 16, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Don't some dentists already use electricity? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted June 16, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I wish they'd find a replacement for the novocaine injection. That needle to the gum would bring a tear to a glass eye. "You'll feel a slight scratch"???? Grr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendy Demon Posted June 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Whatever. Years ago we were all told about how lasers would be used to zap away only the decay and leave the healthy part as drilling always meant that a large portion of healthy tooth was removed too. They showed offices where it was in use and showed promise but a couple of decades or so later and what do we have now? Drills. Sorry to say but I do not see this going anywhere either. I wish they'd find a replacement for the novocaine injection. That needle to the gum would bring a tear to a glass eye. "You'll feel a slight scratch"???? Grr. I had a injection delivered once to my lip and another time to my nose. Hurt like hell and made my eyes water. The lip was worse and they did this tome as a small kid too. What is worse is that some dentists seem to think your mouth is a portable dart board. "Grrrr" indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted June 18, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I'm still waiting on the injection that causes a new tooth to simply grow in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Smoke aLot Posted June 18, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Hopefully they will make some progress in this area. There is nothing worse then an injection in your mouth, i hate them dentists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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