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A Mouthwash to Rid the World of Dentists?

By on May 13, 2013 in Inventions

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A microbiologist at the UCLA School of Dentistry has developed a mouthwash that successfully destroys the harmful bacteria that is the principal cause tooth decay and cavities.

In a recent clinical study, 12 subjects who rinsed just one time with the experimental mouthwash experienced a nearly complete elimination of the S. mutans bacteria over the entire four-day testing period.

Cavities are the most common infectious disease in the United States. Americans spend more than $70 billion each year on dental services, with the majority of that amount going toward the filling of cavities. Also, many reports indicate that dentists are some of the most disliked professionals that people have to deal with on a regular basis.

Will one mouthwash destroy the entire industry? Time will tell, but everyone but the dentists, certainly hopes so.

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  • http://wahm.business-opportunities.biz Angela Shupe

    Get rid of the industry? I doubt it. I can imagine it taking a big chunk of business away, though. People are still going to want a dentist for tooth whitening, braces, etc.

  • Brian

    So how is it purchased?

  • j stone

    I want to know too.

  • http://www.business-opportunities.biz Dane Carlson

    So far, it’s not yet for sale.

  • Brian

    Isn’t that a surprise! Do you know of any marketing plans?

  • http://www.healthonlinetips.info healthonlinetips

    Gargling can make your mouth more fresh and fresh so diligent and frequent gargling karen ITU can make your mouth fresh all the time

    Do not brush your teeth immediately after consuming soft drinks or drinks that contain acid! Thus the opinion of Mary Hayes, DDS, spokesperson of The Chicago Dental Society.

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