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Could Dental
Cavities Be a Thing of the Past? Dental cavities are a global epidemic. According to the World Health
Organization (WHO) among industrialized nations, 60 to 90 percent of school
children and most adults have cavities. Here in the United States, dental
caries, the disease which leads to cavities, is the most common childhood
disease, nearly 5 times more common than asthma. Fortunately, the latest dental
research shows help may be on the way. Researchers at The Forsyth Institute
have made significant advances in research to develop a vaccine against
cavities. The research team has discovered key molecules that can stimulate a
human immune response attack cavities at their source.
You are
still a few years away from seeing a vaccine on the market, but research is
moving fast. The vaccine may inhibit the enzyme that allows bacteria to
accumulate on your teeth, making dental cavities a thing of the past. Bad news
for adults: Since bacteria have already begun to accumulate on your teeth,
chances are the vaccine would have little impact on your oral health as an
adult. However, in the future if children are vaccinated around the age of 1, it
could give them cavity-free future. Around this age their immune systems are
strong enough handle the vaccine, yet the probability that bacteria have begun
to accumulate is low.
While a vaccine against dental cavities could
reduce the number of cavities for future generations, it would not replace
proper dental care, such as regular brushing, flossing and dental check-ups and
cleanings.
Call our office today to make an appointment so you can find out what the best options are for your specific case.
(305) 948-9102 Dentist in Miami, North Miami, and Aventura
C A R R O L L D E N T I S T R Y
15801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 200
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
C A R R O L L D E N T I S T R Y
15801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 200
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
