Dental fillings are far from being a pleasant experience, but right now they're necessary to fill cavities and prevent ...

A groundbreaking study reveals a new glycerol-stabilised calcium phosphate gel that can naturally repair early enamel damage, ...

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Dental sealants are thin, protective coatings that are applied to the chewing surfaces of your back teeth, called molars. These surfaces are more prone to cavities because of their deep grooves and ...

From pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving to eggnog at Christmas, the last two months of the year are a sugary time. Amber Raiken ...

Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed a new protein-based gel that can restore tooth enamel by mimicking the body’s natural growth processes. A newly developed material has been ...

For decades, many adults likely passed their twice-yearly dental exams and teeth cleanings like the stars in an old Crest ...

Pembroke Pines biotech firm Mintech-Bio is commercializing a revolutionary gel that actually regrows tooth enamel, ...

BRITISH scientists have invented a rub-on gel they say can regrow tooth enamel to fix cavities and stop decay. Enamel is the rock-hard outer layer of the tooth that wears away over time and never ...

Enamel does not regenerate; once you lose it it's gone forever. There is currently no solution available that can effectively ...