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Paste treatment mimics tooth enamel to halt pain - and lasts at least 70 days
Researchers from the National Taiwan University developed the new paste
Tests in dogs show it seals off exposed dentine that causes sensitive teeth
One in five adults suffer from sensitive teeth at some point in their lives
It is caused by the enamel that protects tooth dentine being worn away
Scientists say it could provide a long-term solution to sensitive teeth
The new paste may even help repair worn enamel, the researchers claim
By RICHARD GRAY FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 11:07 EST, 9 January 2015 | UPDATED: 14:02 EST, 9 January 2015
A paste that mimics and even helps to rebuild worn tooth enamel could soon bring relief to sufferers of sensitive teeth.
Researchers in Taiwan have developed a material that can form a barrier over areas of teeth that are responsible for causing pain when eating hot or cold foods.
The study found that when tested on dogs, the paste provided relief for at least 70 days.
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