Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength ...

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 ...

Many Indians are unknowingly risking their teeth's natural shield, enamel, due to common habits like harsh brushing and acidic diets. This vital outer layer, crucial for preventing cavities and ...

Has enamel really gone out of fashion? There seems to be an epidemic of belligerently cutting the stuff with staggering ...

A groundbreaking study reveals a new glycerol-stabilised calcium phosphate gel that can naturally repair early enamel damage, mimicking the tooth's own mineralisation. This innovation promises a shift ...

An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to change dental treatment. To date, we don't have any ...

Arosha Weerakoon has received funding from Colgate for her research. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association as well as the International Association for Dental Research. She is a Fellow ...

Enamel, the tough outer covering of a tooth, is the hardest substance in the human body. It is also notoriously difficult to replicate artificially. Throughout history, dentists have repaired damaged ...

In a study, researchers report that while fluoride has benefits for teeth, over-exposure can damage the ability of enamel cells to take in and store calcium. Feb. 18 (UPI) --Fluoride helps prevent ...

Social media users are recommending an unusual home remedy for treating dental problems. "Did you know? After eating an orange, you can rub the peel on your teeth to clean your tooth's enamel," an ...

A team of scientists say they have developed an experimental lozenge, kind of like a breath mint, that could regrow your tooth enamel and strengthen your teeth. Researchers from the University of ...