What if tooth cavities could become a thing of the past? Scientists may have found a way to make this happen. According to ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

The human body is a marvellous thing. But like anything built by evolution, it has plenty of flaws. Consider teeth. Whereas sharks grow new teeth throughout their lives, adult humans get one set, ...

Scientists believe they have found a new weapon to fight tooth decay. The researchers discovered that toothpaste made from human hair can repair damaged teeth better than fluoride-based products – and ...

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 order that you brush and floss in can be a major factor in your ability to get all the gunk out of your teeth, experts say.

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Olga Ensz is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Community ...