Cavities, or tooth decay, are small holes in the teeth. As a result, there is no natural way to remove them at home. Only a dentist can fix a cavity by filling it in. That said, home care can ...

Scientists Have Discovered a Drug That Fixes Cavities and Regrows Teeth The drug has already been trialled in Alzheimer's patients, so fast-tracking into dental offices may be next.

However, this method doesn’t repair large cavities, the researchers say, so dentists typically use calcium- or silicon-based fillings to fill the holes where these cavities exist.

The novel, biological approach could see teeth use their natural ability to repair large cavities rather than using cements or fillings, which are prone to infections and often need replacing a ...

Damaged teeth can be regrown naturally using an Alzheimer's drug, scientists discover 'The simplicity of our approach makes it ideal as a clinical dental product for the natural treatment of large ...

The novel, biological approach could see teeth use their natural ability to repair large cavities rather than using cements or fillings, which are prone to infections and often need replacing a ...

A recent discovery about an Alzheimer’s drug may lead to the end of cavity fillings in teeth as we know them. Scientists discovered the drug, Tideglusib, promoted natural tooth regrowth durin… ...

Researchers have found a way to regenerate rotten teeth. Using a drug normally given to treat those with Alzheimer’s, a team of scientists have managed to repair cavities by stimulating the ...

A study published in the journal ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering found that “peptide-enabled formulations” — a natural method to bring back tooth enamel while warding off cavities ...

Cavities happen as a result of tooth decay. Learn more about cavities and taking care of your teeth.

A widespread aversion to drills is inspiring some dentists to look for new ways to treat cavities without them. But some question whether a new treatment using a mild acid and resin will hold up ...

A new method of stimulating the renewal of living stem cells in tooth pulp using an Alzheimer's drug has been discovered by a team of researchers at King's College London.