Treating early tooth decay could become easier and less painful thanks to a new discovery by Japanese scientists. Researchers in Japan have developed a new synthetic tooth enamel that can repair early ...

Imagine stopping a tooth cavity in its tracks with just a drop of liquid brushed onto the offending spot. No shots, drilling, anxiety or pain involved. The tooth is instantly stronger and less ...

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 ...

I made my own gum in the lab! But here’s the challenge: I brought in some special guests, and whoever blows the biggest ...

Inspired by the proteins in our bodies which form teeth, the new product uses peptides—which are structurally similar to proteins—to repair the enamel on the part of the tooth which requires treatment ...

Tooth enamel is one of the few tissues in the body that doesn’t repair itself, which is why cavities are such a common health problem. Fillings are essentially the only treatment option widely ...

In laboratory tests, researchers extracted keratin from wool and applied it to damaged tooth surfaces. When exposed to saliva’s natural minerals, the protein built itself into a crystal-like shield, ...

A study published in the journal ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering found that “peptide-enabled formulations” — a natural method to bring back tooth enamel while warding off cavities — can be ...

While home treatments including fluoride toothpaste won’t get rid of existing cavities, they may help prevent new ones. You’ll need to see a dentist to remove a cavity. Dental cavities, or caries, are ...