An Israeli company called Fluorinex actually claims that they have developed such a system. According to an article in Engadget, two models are available. I can only assume that one model plugs into a wall socket and the other one plugs into a battery. Engadget states that, "According to news site Isracast, the five year protective layer is formed by an efficient ion exchange process through an electro-chemical reaction in which fluor ions displace the hydroxide ions at the outer layer of the tooth."
When I was much much younger, I went to a party where a chair had been connected to a car battery. A video camera was placed in front of the chair. The joke was to sit in the chair and be on camera. Yes, I sat on it and I will never forget that feeling in my bum for as long as I live.
So, for those of you that might be interested in this ionic exchange process, I suggest you go sit on a car battery first and see if that is a sensation that you would like in your mouth.
As for my dental health, I will stick to brushing, flossing and regular dental check ups.
Oh yeah, for those of you wondering, I find this whole idea outrageous and of course, shocking.
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