Dental x-ray. Image by Tim Sandle. Dental x-ray. Image by Tim Sandle. Your next toothpaste might be made from your hair, and it could regrow your enamel, according to researchers based at King’s ...

Scientists in the UK have found keratin, a protein in hair, can rebuild enamel and repair early tooth decay. The discovery could lead to keratin-based toothpaste or dental gels within two to three ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. "Enamel is the hardest tissue in the body, but unlike bone or skin, it ...

Toothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. In a new ...

A fresh approach to dental care may soon have you looking at hair clippings in a whole new way. Researchers at King’s College London have discovered that keratin—a protein found in hair, skin, and ...

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 ...

Scientists at King’s College London (KCL) discovered that keratin -- a protein found in human hair, nails, and wool -- may protect and repair tooth enamel, which may be groundbreaking in the field of ...

A team of scientists in London may have found a way to repair tooth enamel using an ingredient found in an unexpected place: human hair. Researchers at King’s College London experimented with keratin, ...

Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

Which enamel toothpastes are best? As we get older, the enamel on our teeth starts to wear down as a result of consuming high-acid foods and beverages such as coffee and cola. To prevent enamel loss ...

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