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Scientists may have uncovered a method of treating tooth sensitivity which will make tooth sensitivity a thing of the past. The method is inspired by nature, and revolves around a 100 percent natural substance, one that is produced by mussels to anchor themselves against the face of rocks. Scientists have observed that these mussels remain on the surface of the rocks regardless of how strong the tide and the force of the waves are. The substance also plays a role in the self healing nature of mussels, something that has been coveted by humanity for a very long time.

Fluoride is good for your teeth, and is found in abundance in all sorts of tooth related things produced by mammals. Teeth have a large amount of fluoride in them, and your mouth also produces fluoride in large quantities to help repair your teeth. But what the exact mechanisms are that makes fluoride good for your teeth is incredibly not known. This is why fluoride has been studied for the past fifty years.

Eating foods that are high in calcium is generally considered to be good for you, as your body uses up calcium and magnesium, and your bones and teeth need their calcium replenished every so often. But it turns out that consuming foods that are high in calcium may actually help prevent the formation of cavities, a process known as cavitation. A recent study released in the April/May issue of General Dentistry goes into the details of the link between dairy products and the prevention of cavities.