Engineers from the US and China made artificial tooth enamel that's even harder than the material in people's mouths—a feat that dental researchers have been chasing for many years.

In simple terms, tooth enamel is kind of like a rock. It’s made of about 96% hydroxyapatite, says dentist Edmond Hewlett, from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry.

For all the cool regenerative tricks the human body can do, it’s kind of weird that we only have one shot at tooth enamel with no way to get it back. That may be about to change, as researchers ...

Teeth are essential for helping people break down the food they eat, and are protected by enamel, which helps them withstand the large amount of stress they experience as people chew away. Unlike ...

Straws help the liquid bypass your front teeth, minimizing the contact that leads to visible staining. Rajpal recommends using a straw for iced drinks and rinsing your mouth with water afterward" to ...

Weak enamel can make you more susceptible to cavities, but there are steps you can take to protect your teeth. By Knvul Sheikh Having bright, beautiful teeth depends on more than just brushing ...

Featured If you have more tooth demineralization (mineral loss) than remineralization (mineral gain), you’ll get cavities. A cavity is a permanent hole in your enamel that your dentist has to fill.

Fluoride has been the standard ingredient in anti-cavity toothpaste, but modern oral care brands are bringing attention to a science-backed alternative: Hydroxyapatite. Remineralizing and enamel ...

The Notch-mediated circuitry in the evolution and generation of new cell lineages: the tooth model. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 2023; 80 (7) DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-04831-7 ...