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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers from King's College London report that keratin can protect against tooth decay and repair early-stage enamel damage ...

Dental treatments from sheep’s wool and other hair could be used to coat teeth to repair enamel and prevent tooth decay, according to a new study. After extracting keratin — a protein found in hair, ...

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 ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

A new gel that can help repair and regenerate tooth enamel could create "new possibilities" for treatment, scientists behind its development have said. Specialists from the University of Nottingham's ...

Certain types of food wear down your teeth. The longer these foods stick to the surface of your teeth, the more acidic your mouth will become, leading to the formation of cavities. When this happens, ...