mHealth Tracking – Tooth Sensor
We’ve written about all sorts of health sensors, but until today we’ve never written about a newly created tooth sensor. Here’s an excerpt from Medical Daily on the new tooth sensor technology:
The new sensor, which was developed by scientists at National Taiwan University, uses Wi-Fi to sync with a person’s smartphone and keep a daily record of the wearer’s eating and drinking habits, along with smoking, coughing, and speaking. At less than a centimeter long, the sensor relies on “unique teeth motions” to differentiate each activity.
The wireless sensor would sit between two teeth and be held in place with glue
I’ve heard people refer to the human body as the ultimate sensor. It’s amazing to consider all of the ways we can monitor and track various elements of the human body. I have a hard time seeing the tooth sensor going mainstream. People are pretty particular about what they put in their mouths. However, for certain situations I could see it happening.
I think the final implementation might be like a mini retainer in your mouth. Many people have had retainers in their mouth for years and years. It seems like something similar could be put in your mouth as a tracker. However, the retainer might not have to be for the full mouth. It could just be on one tooth.
We’re at the very start of the sensor journey.
