Toothpaste from Hair for Self-Healing Teeth
Tooth problems have plagued mankind for millennia, with current solutions often involving drilling and filling.
Researchers from King’s College London have discovered a new type of toothpaste that can help teeth heal themselves without drills or synthetic fillings.
The Secret Ingredient: Keratin
Keratin, a tough fibrous protein found in hair and wool, is the key to this innovative toothpaste.
Dental enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, protects teeth from chewing and acidic attacks, but it has no blood flow or healing powers, making it irreparable once damaged.
The secret is keratin: the tough fibrous protein found in hair and wool.
Breaking the Cycle of Tooth Decay
Early enamel erosion can lead to cavities, drilling, and fillings, a cycle that continues until the tooth fails completely, but this new toothpaste may offer a solution.
Author's summary: Hair protein toothpaste helps teeth self-repair.