This Is Not A Drill

Believe it or not the world of dentistry is in fact making attempts to progress its science and technology. Although I've long believed dentists make their money from filling phantom cavities, they may soon be making their money in a less painful way.

Researchers are testing a new tooth regeneration gel that contains a peptide known as MSH, or melanocyte-stimulating hormone. It would be applied to a cavity and in about a month the tooth will have healed by regenerating itself. This has already been proven to work in mice and human trials are set to begin. If all goes well, it could be available in a few years. It seems, however, it would not work on all cavities, and "most" would still need to be drilled and filled.

Baby steps, I suppose.

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