Teeth

This portable dental blaster should probably be called a vapor flosser, as it fires surprisingly forceful bursts of up to 98% air through the gaps in your teeth, making efficient use of water as it blasts out debris.

I didn't know it was possible to pay this much for a toothbrush – or that it was possible to pack in so many gadgets. This is a study in outrageous excess and over-engineering... But the end result is frankly amazing.

A University of Michigan team led by Prof. Nicholas Kotov has created synthetic tooth enamel, which may someday be coming to an airplane near you. The material could be stiff enough to offer structural support, while still offering vibration-damping qualities.

Flossing is one of those chores many of us don't look forward to, but it's essential to good oral hygiene. That's why the folks at Flosstime have created a solution to make this element of personal hygiene a routine we can enjoy – or at least, one that we remember to do.

The Wayki is an alarm clock that can only be turned off by inserting a paired toothbrush.