When an electric toothbrush vibrates against BSCT, the material produces a small electric field—an effect known as ...

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A perfect smile, who doesn't like it? Social media is flooded with posts, providing tips for a perfect smile. There are trend of at-home whitening kits that promise instant results. These products may ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s no doubt that having pearly white teeth is attractive. Eyes, teeth and noses are facial usually the first features about a person others notice. Unlike dental appliances costing a small ...