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 ...

Imagine brushing your teeth with a paste made from your own hair, not as a quirky DIY stunt, but as a serious, science-backed solution to repair tooth damage. Researchers at King’s College London have ...

Some “good” bacteria found in the mouth have an arginine deiminase system (ADS), which turns the arginine in our saliva into ...

Toothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth. In a new study published today, scientists discovered that keratin, a ...

While the debate around fluoride continues, many are considering switching their fluoride toothpastes to alternatives that include the popular ingredient nano-hydroxyapatite. "As ingredient labels ...

Los Angeles-based MySmile introduces its Nano-Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste, designed to remineralize enamel, reduce sensitivity, and deliver freshness without fluoride, now available nationwide. Together ...

Teeth have a natural repair mechanism, but it cannot cope if teeth are overly compromised, for example, by large cavities or trauma. But this mechanism, which relies on the generation of dentine by ...