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 ...

A fresh approach to dental care may soon have you looking at hair clippings in a whole new way. Researchers at King’s College London have discovered that keratin—a protein found in hair, skin, and ...

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 ...

Did you know that ancient Romans used urine as a teeth whitener? (Gross, but true.) Or that in 16th-century England, soot and ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...

Ever sink your teeth into a delicious bowl of ice cream only to wince in pain due to sensitivity? Maybe you experience this sensation when drinking cold water or biting into a hot meal, too. Welp, you ...

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 ...

STORY: Researchers in London have developed a dental treatment using keratin, a protein found in hair, skin, and wool, that they say can repair damaged tooth enamel. ''Currently enamel, once it's gone ...