Researchers say human hair could soon be key to repairing teeth damaged by cavities
A team of scientists in London may have found a way to repair tooth enamel using an ingredient found in an unexpected place: human hair.Researchers at King’s College London experimented with keratin, the same natural protein found in hair, skin and nails, on teeth. In lab tests, the system "has shown potential in repairing early defective dental enamel lesions, restoring both optical appearance and mechanical properties," potentially offering a future […]