An end to the dentist's drill: New painless cavity filler could be on the market in t

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An end to the dentist's drill: New painless cavity filler could be on the market in two years

By Hugo Gye

Last updated at 2:10 PM on 23rd December 2011

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There could yet be hope for those who live in fear of getting a filling, as a new painless cavity drill is set to hit dentists' surgeries.

The hi-tech 'plasma brush' can hollow out rotten teeth in just 30 seconds, with only a slight cooling sensation for the patient.

It uses chemical reactions to disinfect cavities before operations, and forms a bond on the tooth which is much stronger than current techniques.

This means that fillings will much last longer than before, a huge boost for dentists and patients as currently many stay in place for just a few years.

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