Sensation: invented eternal protection against dental caries

Dentists in Chile developed a unique substance that is capable of providing almost eternal protection of teeth from decay. However, if this happens, the dentists may lose their jobs.

Imagine a substance that in only 60 seconds in the oral cavity washes all the bacteria that lead to the appearance of holes in the teeth and caries . This molecule has been established by Chilean doctors, she received the code name Keep 32. The substance is theoretically possible to add to any existing products dental care including toothpaste, mouthwash and chewing gum.

Keep turns 32 still products in the "super-cleaners", sparing people from the main reason for the formation of caries . These bacteria are also called "strep mutants" is converted into the cavity mouth sugar to lactic acid, are rapidly destroyed tooth enamel. But with the help of damage to teeth 32 Keep eliminated before the start of their education.

The product was tested for seven years, and now begins its phase of human trials. In the market it may appear within a year and a half, according to Professor Jose Cordova of Yale University and his colleague Erich Astudillo from the University of Chile. They believe that the Keep 32 can be added even in the food, so as not to give bacteria harm teeth while eating. The creators of the substance is hoping soon to patent the molecule and sell it to such giants as Procter and Gamble.

"We are currently negotiating with five interested parties who have expressed a desire to invest in our project or to acquire a patent - the researchers said. - Once we receive sufficient funding, the work to market significantly faster."

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