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

A new study has revealed that toothpaste made from human hair may have the potential to repair tooth enamel and halt early signs of decay. Researchers at King’s College London discovered that keratin ...

(The Conversation) – Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during ...

Dental diseases are the most widespread non-communicable diseases on Earth: the World Health Organization said it repeatedly. And yet, it’s still flying under the radar. A staggering 1 billion people ...

The discovery that fluoride can help people maintain healthy teeth dates back to Colorado Springs in the early 1900s. That’s when a young dentist named Frederick McKay noticed brown staining on the ...

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

As a biologic and naturopathic dentist with more than 20 years of experience, the difference between fluoride applied topically to teeth versus systemic water fluoridation is substantial. Topical ...

Fluoride has been used in water systems across the country for decades, with multiple studies showing it has slowed the prevalence of tooth decay in children and ...

Hydroxyapatite (HAP) toothpaste is a dental product that contains manufactured calcium phosphate. Calcium and phosphate are minerals that form 95% of tooth enamel and 70% of bones. NASA developed HAP ...

Looking to make more money from the Tooth Fairy? What if you could lose teeth but then continually grow them back? The income potential is life-changing (maybe to a 6-year-old). By the way, did you ...

A buildup of dental plaque breaks down tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health conditions. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...