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Chris Kaye ReportingWhat if your dentist could grow you a new set of teeth instead of having to put you in dentures?
Canadian scientists say they've created a pea-sized ultrasound device that will regrowth teeth in bones.
Autumn Ridge Dental's Dr. Matt McInnes says he hopes it will be cost-effective for both the patient and the dentist.
"Anything that can help replace missing teeth is a good thing. When it comes to trauma to the teeth, it is a great option."
McInnes says it still doesn't mean you can neglect your teeth.
"Regardless of what you put in our mouths, it requires care. Whether it's dentures, an implant or whether it's fillings, they're still susceptible to disease."
Officials say the tool can also stimulate jawbone growth to fix a person's crooked smile and may eventually be used to stimulate bone growth to make a person taller.
