Sweet for the Teeth
A UCLA microbiologist has created a lollipop that kills tooth decay-causing bacteria, according to Science Daily. Sweet! (pun intended)—-and if there were a fluoride-dispensing treat to substitute for toothpaste, I guess we might not need a tooth-brushing program (no cavities so far for Charlie, who likes his electric toothbrush).
Though I suspect there’s still no substitute for flossing.
(Meanwhile, scientists at Kraft are developing tasty, intentinal-worm killing food—what will we think of next?)
Photo courtesy of estherase via Flickr
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3 opinions for Sweet for the Teeth
ange
Feb 6, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Too late for us I guess. We spent 3000 dollars on dental alone last year. We just found out Moosie need 6-8 caps and requires it to be done as an outpatient surgery procedure. Oh insurance won’t cover it, and it’ll be about 7000. *cry* I need lollipops!!
xtiluv
Feb 6, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Did you know that there is an ad for Chelorex on your page?
I thought you were against chelation. Just surprised to see it…
Kristina Chew, PhD
Feb 6, 2008 at 5:12 pm
I’ll let b5media know—–thanks for pointing that out. (Hoping that those who manufacture Chelorex et al don’t try to make lollipops—not a good thought.)
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