Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength ...

The next major innovation in dental care just might be a new ingredient added to our toothpaste and mouthwash from an unlikely source: sheep’s wool or human hair. Both contain the fibrous protein ...

We'd all love to have a flawless set of pearly whites. But whether it's a yellow stain, brown spots or chalky white patches, our teeth are rarely perfect. Instead of just being unsightly, these could ...

Snus is clearly linked to damage to the gums. The connection to tooth decay, however, remains unclear, according to a ...

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 ...