Remineralization is a natural tooth repair process. Your body takes calcium and phosphate minerals from your saliva and deposits them in your enamel. Enamel is the protective outer layer of your teeth ...

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 ...

This study examines the relationship between enamel acid etch pattern and bond strength. Bond strength and etch patterns vary between tooth type and between teeth within a tooth type. An 'ideal' ...

An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to change dental treatment. To date, we don't have any ...

To the naked eye, enamel looks like a plain white solid. Chemically, though, enamel has a lot going on. It contains small amounts of proteins, traces of ions such as sodium, as well as water. Mostly, ...

Share on Pinterest Teeth-whitening products could be causing damage to the layer under your enamel. Getty Images If you’ve sought out teeth-whitening products, you might want to keep in mind how they ...