STORY: Researchers in London have developed a dental treatment using keratin, a protein found in hair, skin, and wool, that they say can repair damaged tooth enamel. ''Currently enamel, once it's gone ...

When an electric toothbrush vibrates against BSCT, the material produces a small electric field—an effect known as piezoelectricity. The field helps create reactive oxygen species on the spot, which ...

Dental treatments from sheep’s wool and other hair could be used to coat teeth to repair enamel and prevent tooth decay, according to a new study. After extracting keratin — a protein found in hair, ...

Adults could one day grow their own replacement teeth instead of having fillings—as scientists make a key discovery. This research offers a potential way to repair teeth and a natural dental treatment ...

Keeping pearly whites pearly and white could do as much damage as the acidic, sugary foods that turn them that fine shade of ecru. Tooth enamel is under constant siege whether it?s the Coke with lunch ...

Good oral hygiene is essential not just for a bright smile but also for overall health. However, despite brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash, many people still struggle with gum disease, cavities, ...

Tooth sensitivity affects millions of adults and can make everyday moments – from enjoying hot drinks to savoring cold treats – uncomfortable or painful. Powered by a scientifically backed formula, ...

Dentistry may be one step closer to ending the drill-and-fill model. The U.K.-based company Reminova wants to naturally rebuild caries-damaged teeth and has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help ...

Scientists in the UK have found keratin, a protein in hair, can rebuild enamel and repair early tooth decay. The discovery could lead to keratin-based toothpaste or dental gels within two to three ...