The world's first human trial of a drug that can regenerate teeth will begin in a few months, less than a year on from news of its success in animals. This paves the way for the medicine to be commercially available as early as 2030.
      • MystikIncarnate@lemmy.caEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I’m right there with you. After several root canals and a couple of extractions, all of that before 40… I could use some new chompers.

        Right now, it’s only a matter of time until I need man-made mouth bones, this would be vastly preferable.

          • MystikIncarnate@lemmy.caEnglish
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            1 year ago

            May your cultivated dentin be strong and plentiful.

            As a side note, I used to have really bad oral hygiene, which is what led me to where I am now. I have learned my lessons, and done what I can to appease the Dental Care professionals… So far it seems to be working… But I don’t have the many thousands of dollars to burn on getting crowns/implants/whatever I need to complete the illusion of me having all my mouth bones.

            So I swear, if I get a new set, they will be cared for with the utmost of diligence.

                  • MystikIncarnate@lemmy.caEnglish
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                    1 year ago

                    The one I got was one of the “Sonic” ones or whatever, that vibrates really quickly. It just didn’t do it for me. It always felt like more hassle than it was worth because it’s so different than a regular toothbrush.

                    I also had one that was battery powered, not rechargeable or anything, so I had to keep alkaline batteries around…

                    It just seems a lot easier just to brush.