Dental x-ray. Image by Tim Sandle. Dental x-ray. Image by Tim Sandle. Your next toothpaste might be made from your hair, and it could regrow your enamel, according to researchers based at King’s ...
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 ...
Researchers from King's College London report that keratin can protect against tooth decay and repair early-stage enamel damage better than fluoride. Researchers from King’s College London say they ...
When an electric toothbrush vibrates against BSCT, the material produces a small electric field—an effect known as ...
Teeth are composites of mineral and protein, with a bulk of bony dentin that is highly porous. This structure allows teeth to ...
The No. 1 dentist-recommended brand for sensitive teeth has launched Sensodyne Clinical Repair, its newest option for sensitive teeth, a toothpaste designed to address the root cause of tooth ...
The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...
Adding enzymes from seaweed microbes to toothpaste and mouthwash could provide better protection against tooth decay, a team of UK scientists have said. Researchers at Newcastle University had been ...