Tooth decay zapper

Juniper Foo | Feb 09, 2006

Death by dental decay? Israeli company Fluorinex Active's little device looks like something Laurence Olivier's sadistic Nazi doctor could have tormented Dustin Hoffman with in Marathon Man. Not that this would kill. With an electrical current of only 6-9 volts, its intent is more to ionize the Floride-based gel sitting in the tray. This forms a protective layer over your pearlies that's good for five years--longer than current treatments. For portablity, there's even a battery-operated version. However, those hoping to keep the cavities at bay will have to wait another 1.5 years more for the project to reach fruition.

Via CNET News.com

Price: N.A.
Availability: Concept, due mid-2007
Device: Dental aid
Basic specs: 6 to 9 volts for version with power cable

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