TAM 4 & Tooth Gel

The Amazing Meeting 4 was held last weekend. I'm sorry I didn't get to go but there are some good run downs of the event, still being updated. Like Phil Plat's blog. He has parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 up now.

As commented on by a couple of tech blogs, there is a new device apparently coming to market that fights tooth decay with a combination of fluoride gel and electricity. I'm skeptical to see some results, but generally, it doesn't seem like Isreal puts out bogus products.

The technology uses an existing fluoride-based gel along with a device which produces a small electric current (6-9 volt, at low amperage) to achieve activation of the teeth that will enable the formation of a genuine electrolyte when activated. This in turn enhances the fluor ion attraction to the teeth and its exchange that transforms into a highly resistant and protective mineral layer.

Is this like anodized aluminum but for teeth? If it works, I'm in. I'm sure there is some awesome tech for tooth care that we just haven't invented yet, it would be exciting if this were it.