Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Cavity fighting candy

A new candy has hit the market that reduces cavities. Children in Venesuala who ate the candy had 62% less cavities than those who brushed their teeth daily. The mint cadies have special enzymes that neutralize bad acids in the mouth the destroy enamel. The candy is designed to be chewed so it sticks in the back of the mouth. Researchers say that this could be the revolutionary break through that could change dental care forever. They are currently seeking approval from the food and drug administration, but are worried that it could take years to hit the market. Making dental care obsolete could have a negative effect on the economy, but they hope people realize how large of an improvement this could be to society. The article goes on to explain all of the advantages to their mints to convince people that it must hit the market as soon as possible. I believe that creating hype for their product will put pressure on the government to speed up the process.

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