Tooth sensitivity is one of those common annoyances that sounds minor until you have it. One cold drink, and it feels like someone stabbed your molar with an ice pick. For years, dentists have offered ...

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 ...

Do-it-yourself projects are becoming increasingly popular, and they can range from home improvement to homemade beauty products. But a new trend is turning orthodontics into a DIY project, with some ...

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 ...

Dreaming of a whiter smile but frustrated by those persistent stains thanks to the effects of your daily coffee (or wine) fix? Less-than-white teeth can be a real confidence killer, but don't worry — ...

Researchers at the University of Nottingham created a gel that can regenerate tooth enamel. It can also strengthen already healthy enamel and prevent future decay, they said. Tooth enamel is a thin ...

A team of scientists in London may have found a way to repair tooth enamel using an ingredient found in an unexpected place: human hair. Researchers at King’s College London experimented with keratin, ...

While many of us pine for toothpaste-commercial-white teeth as much as we do symmetrical features or a thick head of hair, the desire for a brighter smile isn't just a matter of vanity. Research ...