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Humans may be able to grow new teeth within just 6 years. Japanese researchers are advancing a promising tooth-regrowing medicine into human trials. (www.popularmechanics.com)
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[–] Valmond 25 points 1 day ago (7 children)

Lots of hopium in the article. The base treatment seems to be for 2-7 years old missing teeths.

I mean you can't just inject some stuff and have a random tooth grow out.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I'm 36, so you telling me theres a chance I won't need dentures when I'm in my 70s?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

I mean tbh modern dentures are dope if you can afford them

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