Protein-Based Gel Restores Dental Enamel and Could Advance Tooth Repair

Toms River Dentist Shares Tips To Help Parents Prevent Cavities In Kids

TOMS RIVER – Cavities remain one of the most common yet preventable health problems among children, but local pediatric dentist Dr. Matt Sones says parents can make a big difference by building strong oral hygiene routines early. Dr. Sones of Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates in Toms River outlines science-based steps families can take to prevent tooth decay. He explains that cavities form when bacteria feed on sugars and produce acids that wear…

Protein-based gel restores dental enamel and could advance tooth repair

Scientists from the University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, in collaboration with an international team of researchers, have developed a bio-inspired material that has the potential to regenerate demineralized or eroded enamel, strengthen healthy enamel, and prevent future decay. The findings have been published in Nature Communications.

Cavities could be prevented by a gel that restores tooth enamel

Enamel does not naturally regenerate, which can lead to painful cavities, but a gel that harnesses some of the properties of saliva could restore the hard, shiny layer to teeth

Gel That Restores Tooth Enamel Could Help Prevent Decay

Enamel shields teeth from harm, yet can be easily compromised Agrobacter/Getty Images The gel incorporates compounds found in saliva to aid in the repair and regeneration of tooth enamel while preventing cavity formation that necessitates fillings. Enamel, the tough and glossy outer layer of teeth, safeguards the sensitive inner part from wear, acids, and bacteria. [...] The post Gel That Restores Tooth Enamel Could Help Prevent Decay appeared f…