enamel

Enamel Offers Clues to the Body’s Growth Cycles

Circadian rhythms guide the human body’s day-to-day development, but they don’t explain long-term maturation....

Sugar-Free Drinks Are Bad for Teeth Too

Everyone knows that soda and other sugary drinks are bad for teeth. But sugar-free...

CPP-ACP Varnish Inhibits More Demineralization

Varnishes with fluorides are standard tools in dental hygiene. But not all varnishes are...

Gel Could Regrow Enamel and Eliminate Pain

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry are...

Calcium’s Path to Enamel Formation Mapped Out

A team of researchers from multiple universities has uncovered how calcium (Ca) is transported...

Restorations Don’t Always Reduce Caries Risk

When a caries lesion appears on one tooth, the risk for developing caries in...

East Asian Dental Differences Traced to Gene Cluster

Researchers have uncovered the genetic sources of dental traits commonly found in East Asians,...

Stem Cells Investigated for Enamel Growth

Enamel is the front line of defense against caries and other issues. To shore...

Enamel Evolved from Fish Scales

Healthy enamel is essential to a healthy mouth. Composed almost entirely of apatite (calcium...

Brushing Soon After Eating Could be Acceptable

Brushing one’s teeth right after a meal may not cause any problems, according to...