Beyond repairing decay, the gel can be applied directly onto exposed dentine (the sensitive layer beneath the enamel).

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

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 ...

Fluoride remains the cornerstone of preventive dentistry, and researchers have analyzed the many delivery methods of fluoride ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Teeth are not bones; they are harder and made for chewing. Teeth are ...

New biomimetic coating regrows natural enamel in minutes Restored enamel is stronger and smoother than before Potential cure for enamel loss and dentine exposure Tooth enamel is the hardest substance ...

Tooth enamel is one of the hardest tissues in the human body. It acts as a protective layer for our teeth and gives our smile that pearly white shimmer. But when enamel erodes, it can’t regrow itself.

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 ...

I'm all-in on breakfast smoothies right now. They're filling and easy to make before logging into work, and I try to pack mine with good-for-me ingredients like green veggies, flaxseeds, and almond ...

Mutations in a certain molecule result in severe damage in the structure and mineral composition of tooth enamel in mice, according to a study conducted at the UZH Center of Dental Medicine. The ...