Scientists create gel that regrows tooth enamel

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed a gel that can regenerate tooth enamel, potentially solving a problem that has long plagued dentistry. Unlike existing fluoride treatments that merely slow decay, this protein-based gel mimics the natural proteins that build enamel during childhood, according to research published in Nature Communications. — Read the rest
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