The new discovery that cavity-proofs your teeth

Kiss the dental drill goodbye: A pair of scientists discovers a revolutionary molecule called Keep 32 that kills all the nasty germs responsible for tooth decay

posted on July 11, 2012, at 7:19 AM

 

Keep 32 is a molecule that fights off the bacteria that causes tooth decay. It could soon be added to toothpastes and candies to keep you out of the dentist chair.

If you'd sooner sit through another rendition of "Call Me Maybe" than visit the dentist office, take heart: Scientists have discovered a new molecule called Keep 32 that kills all the nasty cavity-causing germs in your mouth, thereby making your trips to the dreaded dental chair less frequent and less terrifying. Here, a brief guide to the breakthrough:

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