Bargain tooth-whitening treatment could inflict permanent damage, dentists have warned. Up to half a million Britons are thought to have had the chlorine dioxide-based procedures at spas and clinics.

Did you know that the enamel happens to be the hardest body tissue and cannot repair itself? But scientists have discovered a new method by which the enamel can “grow”. Yes, that’s right! The complex ...

Tooth enamel erosion is when the protective enamel on your teeth wears away, causing it to become thinner and weaker than it should be. This makes your teeth more likely to get stained and feel ...

Researchers developed keratin toothpaste to repair and restore tooth enamel damage Keratin interacts with saliva minerals forming a crystal-like enamel-mimicking scaffold The treatment repairs early ...

Scientists from the University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, in collaboration with an international team of researchers, have developed a ...

In a new study published today, scientists discovered that keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool, can repair tooth enamel and stop early stages of decay. The King’s College London team of ...

Teeth become yellow with age and regular exposure to certain foods and drinks. Luckily, discoloration or stains can often be reversed at home with a tooth whitening kit or strips. Although both kits ...

You're crunching ice or a piece of hard candy when you notice something hard in your mouth that doesn't melt or dissolve. You get a sick feeling as you realize what it is -- a piece of broken tooth.

Organoids have now been created from stem cells to secrete the proteins that form dental enamel, the substance that protects teeth from damage and decay. A multi-disciplinary team of scientists led ...