With age, teeth get increasingly brittle and susceptible to damage from tooth decay, which can eventually lead to tooth loss.

Teeth are composites of mineral and protein, with a bulk of bony dentin that is highly porous. This structure allows teeth to be both strong and sensitive. Besides calcium and phosphate, teeth contain ...

Researchers identified a stem cell population that declines during aging, but anti-aging drugs may help restore their ...

Dentin hypersensitivity is among the most frequently reported dental concerns. This condition primarily occurs due to dentin exposure to thermal, chemical or osmotic stimuli, thereby causing extreme ...

Protein below the enamel layer is fragmented by exposure to the active ingredient in whitening products. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with what's going on in the ...

You brush your teeth every morning. Sometimes twice a day. You avoid skipping toothpaste. You rinse properly. You even try ...

Americans spend more than a billion dollars on teeth whitening products each year. Although these products can make smiles brighter, new research shows that they might also be causing tooth damage.

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