The only thing worse than a cavity is going to the dentist to get it drilled and filled, but researchers in England may have a better solution.

Scientists from Nottingham University have developed a new bio-inspired material that promises to regenerate demineralized or eroded enamel, strengthen healthy enamel and prevent future decay.

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Dental fillings aren't a pleasant way to fix cavities but they're necessary to fill holes and prevent further damage. But now a research team at the University of Nottingham in the UK is working on a ...

Scientists at the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with researchers worldwide, have developed a new gel that can ...

Dental enamel is the hardest tissue produced by the body. It cannot regenerate itself, because it is formed by a layer of cells that is lost by the time the tooth appears in the mouth. The enamel ...

New biomimetic coating regrows natural enamel in minutes Restored enamel is stronger and smoother than before Potential cure for enamel loss and dentine exposure Tooth enamel is the hardest substance ...

Sugar begins to affect tooth enamel almost immediately after it enters the mouth. Bacteria use incoming sugars to grow and secrete acids, which can damage the mineral layer of the enamel within a ...

Incisor teeth grow quickly in the early stages of the second trimester of a baby's development, while molars grow at a slower rate in the third trimester, according to a study in the American Journal ...