Scientists created a new protein-based gel that can regenerate damaged tooth enamel. The material mimics a natural process to ...

Dental x-ray. Image by Tim Sandle. Dental x-ray. Image by Tim Sandle. Your next toothpaste might be made from your hair, and it could regrow your enamel, according to researchers based at King’s ...

People generally try to keep hair out of their mouths, but it turns out hair may be good for teeth. Keratin is a protein found in hair and wool. When applied to teeth, it mixes with the minerals in ...

Magnesium-rich: an atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy image of an enamel crystallite looking down the long axis of the crystal. The dark areas show magnesium ions forming two ...

Zhejiang University School of Medicine investigators reported that higher maternal plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels across ...

Individuals with type 2 diabetes often have a higher incidence of tooth decay, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

Tooth decay has forced unpleasant dental visits on most of the U.S. population. In fact, over 90 percent of adults have had at least one cavity. Furthermore, longer lifespans and egregious dental ...

New research reveals alarming levels of tooth decay in adults in England, highlighting the need for improved dental care ...

According to a 2016 study published in Advances in Nutrition, cavities affect an estimated 80% of the world’s population—and almost a quarter of adults in the United States having untreated cavities.

More than four in ten people (41 per cent) had clear signs of rotten teeth when examined by a dentist, which is up from 28 ...