In our world of fast food and sugary snacks, tooth decay is a big problem. Many people undergo nasty dental work when cavities arise, with lost enamel being replaced by materials like metal alloys and ...

Scientists at King’s College London (KCL) discovered that keratin -- a protein found in human hair, nails, and wool -- may protect and repair tooth enamel, which may be groundbreaking in the field of ...

Electron microscopy images of a tooth with demineralised enamel showing eroded apatite crystals (left) and a similar demineralised tooth after a 2-week treatment showing epitaxially regenerated enamel ...

The research team behind the gel said they hope to have a product based on it available next year [PA Media] A new gel that can help repair and regenerate tooth enamel could create "new possibilities" ...

Using mouse incisor models, researchers reveal how coordinated cell movements form crack-resistant enamel in teeth ...

A new dental treatment using a protein found in hair may help repair damaged tooth enamel. Researchers at King's College London say the key is keratin, which is the protein found in hair. A new dental ...

Teeth-whitening powder activated by an electric toothbrush brightens smiles while also offering mineral repair, cavity prevention and long-term maintenance of oral health. Scientists from Shanghai ...

A pioneering treatment expected to be on the market next year could offer a lifeline for people suffering from tooth decay. The researchers note that there is currently no solution available that can ...

A new gel that can help repair and regenerate tooth enamel could create "new possibilities" for treatment, scientists behind its development have said. Specialists from the University of Nottingham's ...

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