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 ...

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, ...

Researchers from King's College London report that keratin can protect against tooth decay and repair early-stage enamel damage better than fluoride. Researchers from King’s College London say they ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 31, 2024 / Tooth caps, also called crowns, are dental devices that fix cosmetic and medical-related dental issues. They are placed on top of the target tooth and ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Simple saliva testing could help doctors detect early signs of tooth decay for billions of people, long before cavities form, according to a new study published in the journal Archives of Orofacial ...

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2026 / Around 40 million adults in the U.S. have lost all their teeth. 1 Early intervention is the key to avoiding tooth loss as adults. The ...