Tooth Sensor

I was looking for some modern break through technologies and I stumbled upon this which I found very fascinating a tooth sensor. This was developed by scientist at Princeton and Turfs University. The really purpose of this invention is to bring some sort of relief to person who are fearful about going to the dentist. The sensor would be able to detect bacteria that can cause cavities and plaque buildup.

The million dollar question is how effective can something like this actually be and what would be the health risks involved in wear something like this inside your mouth. In all honesty I love the fact that man are creating new ways to do things and taking full advantage of the advancements in technology. However there are something that cannot be replaced such as the dentist. The individuals wearing this at some point in time would have to visit the dentist and being able to face your fears to have a better health should be of paramount importance.

There must be some health factors to consider before putting something like this in a person's mouth and I personally do not think this would make a significant difference in the life of any individual.