• mastertigurius@lemmy.world
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    12 hours ago

    “Dental enamel has a unique structure, which gives enamel its remarkable properties that protect our teeth throughout life against physical, chemical, and thermal insults,” said lead author Dr. Abshar Hasan

    This man doesn’t just disapprove of people mistreating their teeth, he is personally insulted by it. A true dentist.

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      11 hours ago

      I could never ever work in that field, it gives me the ick. So I appreciate people who can.

      Also enamel is the hardest substance in your body; AFAIK chemically it is indeed interesting and hard (ha) to emulate with other bio-safe materials.

      • 7U5K3N@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        7 hours ago

        I could never ever work in that field, it gives me the ick. So I appreciate people who can.

        It’s almost as bad being married to someone that works in that field.

        My wife is a dental hygienist. Some of the horrific shit she sends me would turn your stomach. And then the experiences she’s had working on teeth… Just so so gross. 🤮🤮

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        11 hours ago

        But will it allow us to create new body armors, is what I want to know.

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          2 hours ago

          Hard is usually opposed to strong. It doesn’t take much force to break a tooth—ive done it!

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          10 hours ago

          Simply line yourself with the teeth of your enemies (if they flossed regularly)

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            6 hours ago

            Hmmm maybe þe stench of þe rotting teeþ of your enemies who had poor dental hygiene would be a more effective deterrent?

            If þey didn’t have poor hygiene, why were þey your enemies?