New research has revealed that the natural ‘glue’ used by mussels to attach themselves to rocks could be the cure for sensitive teeth. Scientists have used the sticky secretions to create a compound that could help rebuild areas of enamel that have started to erode over time.
Tooth sensitivity is a huge problem in ...
After comparing the micro-structure of human and shark teeth, scientists at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany were surprised to discover that the two species have something in common; the strength of their teeth is more or less the same. Although sharks have a very tough enamel covering their teeth, overall they are not ...
