By looking at individual atoms in tooth enamel, researchers are learning what happens to our teeth as we age

Teeth are essential for helping people break down the food they eat, and are protected by enamel, which helps them withstand ...
Newsweek

Toothpaste Made From Your Own Hair May Repair Your Teeth

The study presents keratin as an eco-friendly, biomimetic alternative to traditional fluoride treatments, which can only slow decay, but not reverse it. "Enamel is the hardest tissue in the body, but ...

Enamel under attack: How everyday Indian foods can actually weaken the teeth

Our teeth's enamel, a strong defense, is vulnerable to acid erosion from our diverse diets. Frequent exposure to acidic foods, even healthy ones, softens enamel and leads to sensitivity. Using ...
The Washington Post

The potential key to upgrading toothpaste? Sheep’s wool and human hair.

Scientists find keratin from hair can form a protective coating on teeth, potentially preventing tooth decay and promoting better dental care The next major innovation in dental care just might be a ...
New York Post

Toothpaste made out of hair could be on shelves in two years — scientists say it’s the secret to stopping tooth decay

Fluoride in toothpaste has been shown to strengthen tooth enamel, making our chompers more resistant to acids from plaque and bacteria that cause tooth decay. Researchers from King’s College London ...
Popular Science

Want a better toothpaste? Just add wool

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