A new study from King's College London suggests that keratin—the protein found in human hair, skin and wool—can regenerate tooth enamel and potentially halt early tooth decay.

Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.

A healthy mouth is important at every age, but good dental health is especially crucial for children. From infancy through ...

Teeth might someday repair themselves using their own stem cells -- eliminating the need for conventional fillings, researchers report. Although still in the laboratory stage, a new method tested ...

For most of his life, the 65-year-old Gamboa grinded his teeth, and because the former corporal lacked dental insurance, he figured nothing could be done to fix his worn-down and cracked teeth.