New mouthwash targeting harmful bacteria may render tooth decay a thing of the past (vs, dentist)

[Brian.Pearson]

It kills the bad germs but not the good germs.

[plwhit]

Well which is it Brian, is it mouthwash or green slime for our mouths?

[Brian.Pearson]

Originally Posted by plwhit

Well which is it Brian, is it mouthwash or green slime for our mouths?

Maybe both. Anyway, I'd use it. You may not even have to use toothpaste.

[orogenicman]

Very cool.

[Brian.Pearson]

Only thing is, my very nice hygienist may be out of a job...

[jdm2008]

Originally Posted by plwhit

Well which is it Brian, is it mouthwash or green slime for our mouths?

If it doesn't poison me I will take it no matter how bad it tastes

[Brian.Pearson]

Originally Posted by jdm2008

If it doesn't poison me I will take it no matter how bad it tastes

I bet it is an OK mouth wash / toothpaste / denture-cleaning solution.

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by Brian.Pearson

It kills the bad germs but not the good germs.

They're also focusing on antibiotics for gingivitis treatments:
Antibiotic Therapy | Antibiotics for Gum Infections | Antibiotic for Gum Disease

[Tekkie]

Originally Posted by Brian.Pearson

Maybe both. Anyway, I'd use it. You may not even have to use toothpaste.

I was thinking the same exact thing. Perhaps the ADA steps in to prevent this from hitting the market? Just saying.

[Brian.Pearson]

"Shi developed a new antimicrobial technology called STAMP (specifically targeted anti-microbial peptides) with support from Colgate-Palmolive and from C3-Jian Inc."

Well maybe not, if this company has anything to do about it.