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Scientists create new gel which can fix ‘unrepairable’ damage to your teeth (www.independent.co.uk)
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A pioneering treatment expected to be on the market next year could offer a lifeline for people suffering from tooth decay.

Scientists at the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with researchers worldwide, have developed a new gel that can repair and regenerate damaged tooth enamel.

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[–] edwardbear@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

you don’t eat an elephant in one bite. I was in your position many years ago - and I can relate to the anxiety you are feeling. The shame, the fear, the pain - I get it. My suggestion is to take it appointment by appointment. But trust me - teeth are fucking important. There are many things that could go wrong. I had some weird formation above my front teeth, and if I did leave it at that, I would have lost my face. Yes, almost the entire upper jaw, sinuses and nose.

[–] etherphon@midwest.social 6 points 4 days ago

Well, I did that, I spent a lot of time in the dentist chair getting all fixed up, so fear and pain aren't really a factor. Shame, sure, I neglected them again due to depression and whatever cocktail of mental health problems I have, they were kinda messed up from the start and I never got braces. I have a partial denture in front so I don't think that particular thing could happen to me but that's scary. I've been taking regular care of whats left so idk, when I get insurance again I'll have to see.