A US county is running a scheme to help children save their teeth if they get accidentally knocked out, it has been revealed.
Children in Marquette County, Michigan are being provided with Transport a Tooth kits in order to help them save their teeth should they have a mishap, according to Cosmetic Dentistry Guide.
Pharmacist Dave Campana noted the kit works by providing a solution which mimics the natural fluids found in the mouth and helps to keep the tooth intact.
Health department officials stated that most children’s teeth can be reattached if booth the tooth and child are rushed to an emergency dentist immediately following the accident.
Meanwhile, a new chewing gum which actually helps to clean a person’s teeth has been developed in the US.
Researchers from the University of Kentucky have created the gum for use in both the military and the developing world, where toothpaste and toothbrushes can be harder to come by.
