Laser therapy has numerous applications and may improve oral wound healing by encouraging cell regeneration, lessening pain, and modulating the immune system, but its use after tooth extraction ...

Dental fillings are far from being a pleasant experience, but right now they're necessary to fill cavities and prevent further damage. A research team at the University of Nottingham in the UK could ...

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Instead of having to drill and fill cavities, dentists could head them off at the pass with a new technique that accelerates a tooth’s natural healing, King’s College London announced this week. The ...

Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

Aloe vera tooth gel is intended, like toothpaste, to eliminate disease-causing bacteria in the mouth. The ability of aloe vera tooth gel to do that successfully has been a point of contention for some ...

Inspired by the proteins in our bodies which form teeth, the new product uses peptides—which are structurally similar to proteins—to repair the enamel on the part of the tooth which requires treatment ...

Ridge preservation and tooth extraction healing are critical processes in oral rehabilitation, aimed at maintaining alveolar bone volume and establishing optimal conditions for subsequent dental ...

Low-level laser light could be used to help accelerate healing of Wolverine's injuries. Photo adapted from 5of7, Wikimedia Commons. Biomedical applications extracted from Hashmi et al (2010) ...

It’s not uncommon to experience a lingering toothache. If you experience pain after visiting the dentist, the problem may be the ligaments of your teeth. Ligaments hold your teeth in place. These ...