[Graeme]

'Friendly bacteria' gum for teeth

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'S')cientists have developed a chewing gum containing friendly bacteria which they say can help prevent tooth decay.
The good bugs in the gum prevent other harmful mouth bacteria from sticking to and attacking the teeth.

Toothpastes and mouthwashes containing Lactobacillus anti-caries are also in the pipeline, German chemical company BASF told Chemistry and Industry.

Friendly bacteria, normally found in live yoghurt, are already purported to be good for treating bowel conditions.

Dr Gordon Watkins, a member of the British Dental Association's health and science committee, cautioned: "These new products will not remove the need to brush your teeth as their action is targeted against just one bacterium.

"It's not a substitute for brushing the teeth, because this removes the plaque that contains a whole range of bacteria that causes gum disease and bad breath.

"The best way to minimise tooth decay is to reduce consumption of sugars; strengthen the teeth through the use of fluoride; and brush teeth to remove dental plaque."

The World Health Organization estimates that 5 billion people world-wide suffer from tooth decay.

[nwildmand]

the friendly bacteria is also found in unpasturized fermented vegtables such as sauerkraut and pickles.

[PolestaR]

Why isnt there some easy way to fix teeth... would solve one of the biggest "self retreaters" problems.

[sciencegirl]

It's about time probiotics are starting to get properly researched.

[Specop_007]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('PolestaR', 'W')hy isnt there some easy way to fix teeth... would solve one of the biggest "self retreaters" problems.

[tsakach]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('nwildmand', 't')he friendly bacteria is also found in unpasturized fermented vegtables such as sauerkraut and pickles.

[nwildmand]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('tsakach', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('nwildmand', 't')he friendly bacteria is also found in unpasturized fermented vegtables such as sauerkraut and pickles.

[tsakach]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('nwildmand', 't')hanks for the link. ive been meaning to study that for a while now.

[lotrfan55345]

So, how did people clean their teeth "back then"?