Bacteria are seen on tooth surface. Clarkson University researchers have found a way to protect teeth by polishing them with silica nanoparticles. Now the teeth become too 'slippery' for the 'bad' bacteria.
Source: The Hindu, Madurai, Dec.25, 2008 ('Snapshots' in the Science & Technology page)
Grateful thanks to The Hindu.
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