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Tooth Enamel Protein Found in Eyes With Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

A protein that normally deposits mineralized calcium in tooth enamel may also be responsible...

Natural Tooth Repair Shows More Evidence of Clinical Viability

The scientists at King’s College London who have been investigating a method of stimulating natural...

Study Reveals Molecular Mechanics Behind Dental Fluorosis

Exposing teeth to excessive fluoride alters calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression in...

Ancient Humans Consumed Hard Foods Without Damaging Their Teeth

Hard plant foods may have made up a larger part of early human ancestors’...

Crystal Misorientation Toughens Human Tooth Enamel

Slight crystal misorientations serve as a natural toughening mechanism in the nanoscale structure of...

Simple Test Detects Excessive Fluoride in Drinking Water

Synthetic biologists at Northwestern University have developed a simple and inexpensive test that can detect...

How to Prevent Wine-Stained Teeth

As the holidays approach, many folks indulge in more wine than usual—and that could...

Soft Drinks Link Obesity and Tooth Wear

There is a clear association between obesity and tooth wear, and the increased consumption...

Active Stem Cells in Mouse Incisors Provide Clues for Tooth Regeneration

Humans can’t regrow their adult teeth. But every 35 to 45 days, mice wear...

Solution Regrows Enamel in Situ in 48 Hours

Researchers at Zhejiang University in China have developed a biomimetic regenerative solution that could...