Scientists might have found the perfect solution to repairing tooth cavities, and it's surprisingly simple. Experts from the U.K. have developed a gel that uses chemicals found in saliva to repair and ...

Researchers have developed a teeth-whitening powder that works with the vibrations of an electric toothbrush to safely remove stains. Unlike traditional whiteners, it not only brightens teeth but also ...

A team of scientists in London may have found a way to repair tooth enamel using an ingredient found in an unexpected place: human hair. Researchers at King’s College London experimented with keratin, ...

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 ...

Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral found in water, soil, and rocks, has been proven to help protect our teeth from erosion and decay. It can even help to reverse some early signs of degeneration.

SEATTLE — Scientists at the University of Washington are taking stem cell research to a new level. They're working to regenerate something people often take for granted: our teeth. A multidisciplinary ...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17 (UPI) --In two recent studies, researchers at the University of Southern California found an enzyme in teeth important for the formation of enamel and a way to motivate it to help ...

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 ...

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 ...

Eating candy is a fun indulgence, but having a dentist drill holes in your teeth is a recipe for pain. Unfortunately, eating a lot of sweets may be an express ticket to the dentist’s chair, because ...

Imagine a scenario to begin - You’re sipping your morning chai, and a sharp twinge zips through your teeth. You ignore it, thinking the drink was too hot. Later, you look in the mirror and notice that ...