Enamel does not regenerate; once you lose it it's gone forever. There is currently no solution available that can effectively ...

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Dental fillings aren't a pleasant way to fix cavities but they're necessary to fill holes and prevent further damage. But now ...

Scientists at UC Davis have tested a new method for determining the sex of human remains based on proteins extracted from tooth enamel. Based on a study of 55 Native American remains dating between ...

Remineralization is a natural tooth repair process. Your body takes calcium and phosphate minerals from your saliva and deposits them in your enamel. Enamel is the protective outer layer of your teeth ...

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 ...

Eating candy is a fun indulgence, but having a dentist drill holes in your teeth is a recipe for pain. Unfortunately, eating a lot of sweets may be an express ticket to the dentist’s chair, because ...

Regular dental cleaning and scaling damages the teeth’s enamel. A common concern that regular dental cleaning and scaling ...