scientists discover drug that fixes cavities and regrows teeth when we have
an aching mouth or some pain in our teeth the first thing that pops into our
head is I have a cavity this generally leaves you with two options hope the
cavity goes away and fixes itself or go to the dentist most people hate option
two but is there a way to avoid going to the dentist stay tuned to find out but
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videos alright so how do we go about avoiding the dentist well the good news
is that there is a possibility that the use of dental fillings may be left in
the dust sooner rather than later a new discovery has been made about a drug
that was essentially developed for Alzheimer's patients it may be replacing
dental fillings the drug called tight glue SIB which was developed in trialed
to treat Alzheimer's has also shown to provide oral affects as well what kind
of effects keep watching to find out the effects that tight glue subhan the mouth
is the ability to promote natural tooth regrowth mechanism which allows the
tooth to repair a cavity researchers say how does it work well it stimulates stem
cells in the pulp of the teeth which is the main source of new dentin in simple
terms dentin is the mineralized substance that is beneath the enamel
which gets eaten away by tooth decay teeth do have the ability to regenerate
dentin that is lost on their own but only in certain circumstances in order
for this to happen the Pope must be exposed through infection or trauma in
order to manufacture dentin even if this happens the tooth can only regrow a very
thin layer this thin layer is not nearly enough to repair a cavity and allow the
tooth to regrow this is where ty cluesive comes in it turns off the GS k3
enzyme which is directly responsible for stopping dentin from forming to test
this product the team inserted small biodegradable sponges that were made of
collagen soaked in ty cluesive into cavities the sponges triggered
significant dent in growth within six weeks the damage was completely repaired
the collagen sponges structure of the sponges melted away and left the tooth
completely healthy and intact as of right now this procedure has only been
tested on Mouse teeth those scientists are remaining positive that the drug
will be in dental practices because it's already been tested for Alzheimer's Paul
sharp a professor at the London Dental Institute believes that this product is
an ideal fit for the clinical and dental industry he says that the simplicity of
our approach makes it ideal as a clinical dental product for the natural
treatment of large cavities by providing both pulp protection and restoring
dentin even though there's a good promise with try glue civ this doesn't
mean that people can stop taking care of their teeth why don't we go through some
tips for good oral hygiene number one proper brushing this may seem like an
obvious tip but you'd be surprised how many people do not brush their teeth
with proper technique position the brush at a 45 degree angle near the gum line
the gum line and the tooth surface should be in contact with the bristles
to clean the outer surface use an up-and-down motion in side to side do
the same technique to clean the inner surface number 2 flossing we know it can
seem like a chore especially since you just brushed your teeth but it can help
remove any food particles that were missed with your toothbrush it allows
you to reach deep between your teeth where the bristles from the toothbrush
cannot and remove what mouthwash can off number 3 don't smoke you can kill two
birds with one stone if you avoid this habit firstly you will avoid getting
oral cancer and other complications secondly it will prevent you from using
agents that help mask the smell of tobacco like gum and other flavored
candies number 4 limit your soda coffee and alcohol consumption
each of these beverages has a high consumption of phosphorus which is a
healthy mineral for a healthy mouth however too much phosphorus can deplete
your body's level of calcium this causes dental hygiene problems such
as tooth decay and gum disease try sticking to beverages like milk which
strengthens your teeth number 5 go to the dentist
we know that visiting the dentist is not anyone's top priority
nor is it anyone's favorite place to be but it's recommended that you see your
dentist at least twice a year for hygiene treatments and x-rays this will
prevent any further dental issues from occurring number 6 clean your tongue
many people forget this technique but your tongue carries tons of bacteria
cleaning it every day using a professional cleaner will remove
countless bacteria bacteria on your tongue contribute to bad breath and
negatively affects your dental health number seven protect your teeth this one
doesn't really have much to do with teeth cleaning but it is still very
important for dental health protecting your teeth in the everyday world is as
important as protecting them from cavities for example if you play sports
then you should always wear a mouth guard don't do dangerous stunts that
could end in you chipping a tooth should seem pretty obvious but we just wanted
to make sure that you've got it in your head safety and diligence are the two
most important things when it comes to having healthy teeth number eight save
knocked out teeth so say you completely disregarded our last helpful dental
health tip and play tackle football with Ray Lewis sans mouth guard
he sacks you and boom there goes your tooth don't panic it can still be saved
better health recommends that you keep the tooth in place and seek immediate
help from a dental health professional if that's impossible put the tooth in
milk or wrap it in plastic then go to the dentist
number nine avoid chewing non-food here we're straying once again from teeth
cleaning but this point is important nevertheless if it isn't supposed to be
edible there's a good chance you're not supposed to be putting it in your mouth
don't use your teeth to crack nuts don't use them to open packaging and
especially don't use them to open bottles Oh last one makes me cringe
number ten choose and change your brush to important aspects of teeth cleaning
are your choice of brush and how often you change that brush for starters the
people at Colgate say you should always choose a brush that can reach the tiny
crevices in your teeth so look for one with small bristles as for changing your
toothbrush Colgate also recommends that you should
change your brush every couple months every three to four to be exact
number eleven electric toothbrushes if you can afford it there's no better
friend to healthy teeth in an electric toothbrush the dental health experts at
everyday health report that the rotational movement of the electric
toothbrushes bristles remove plaque better than your run-of-the-mill cavity
crushing cleaner so if you're able to make the switch today number twelve
drink water Mayo Clinic recommends that you drink
around eleven point five cups to fifteen point five cups of water per day this is
usually to promote drinking water over unhealthy beverages but did you know
that water is good for maintaining healthy teeth as well apparently
drinking water is great for your oral health especially if you drink it after
a meal consuming the clear liquid after dinner will help wash out some bad
effects that come with eating sticky or acidic foods number thirteen eat crunchy
fruits and vegetables what can you pair with your water to make a meal that will
improve your overall dental health maybe try some crunchy foods especially fruits
and veggies not only does crunchy produce give the body more fiber it also
gets those jaws working so if you find yourself with a weak jaw and a lot of
cavities for your next meal maybe try watering an apple number fourteen don't
rinse off while for some of us it might be tempting to rinse the toothpaste off
our teeth after a good brush HuffPost recommends avoiding that habit the
toothpaste carries fluoride which strengthens teeth and the longer it's
left on the longer it can do its job don't fret however they don't suggest
doing this during the day just before going to bed just so you know you won't
be swallowing toothpaste all day number fifteen never too old say you don't like
your smile because you have crooked teeth but you don't know what to do
about it you should have gotten braces as a teenager but you couldn't afford it
and now you're afraid you'll be stuck with these teeth the rest of your life
don't fret as you're never too old to get brave
in fact the New York Times reported that in 2010 there were 1.1 million adults
who got braces it's normal to want a healthy smile who wouldn't
number 16 be aware of grinding no this didn't suddenly turn into a guide on how
to survive the club we're talking about grinding your teeth telltale signs of
grinding are worn tooth enamel increased tooth sensitivity and torn cheeks should
you experience these symptoms visit a dentist as soon as possible while they
can't completely stop you from grinding your teeth they can give you a mouth
guard to protect them also you can use it during your pickup games with Ray
Lewis and that's it what did you think of our list
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