Buffering Substances Reduce Risk Of Cavities
Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:00 AM EST
... A new material for filling teeth that releases hydroxyl ions and a preventive gel with buffering substances can both effectively neutralize the acid produced in tooth plaque, even after being in the mouth for a long period. This has been shown by Anitha Persson at Umeå University in Sweden. [click link for full article] ...
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