Our teeth's enamel, a strong defense, is vulnerable to acid erosion from our diverse diets. Frequent exposure to acidic foods, even healthy ones, softens enamel and leads to sensitivity. Using ...

Tooth enamel erosion is when the protective enamel on your teeth wears away, causing it to become thinner and weaker than it should be. This makes your teeth more likely to get stained and feel ...

A coat of paint can make an old machine look new again, and two common types of paint that shops use are one-part alkyd enamel or two-part epoxy/urethane. One-part alkyd enamels are tough, easy to ...

Most DIY whitening tricks offer rapid results, but harsh ingredients or rough methods may result in enamel loss, increased sensitivity, and permanent damage. Fortunately, various mild, natural ...

Toothpaste made from human hair could soon join the toolkit for dental care, offering both sustainability and clinical benefits. Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in ...

Paints and coatings specialist Sherwin-Williams Co. won the Designing Greener Chemicals award for creating a new family of surfactant-free, low-volatile, acrylic alkyd paints from soybean oil and ...

Eating candy is a fun indulgence, but having a dentist drill holes in your teeth is a recipe for pain. Unfortunately, eating a lot of sweets may be an express ticket to the dentist’s chair, because ...

Your first impulse may be to brush your teeth more: That’s a good thing. But your regular toothpaste may be doing more harm than good to your enamel if it’s too abrasive. For guidance on enamel-safe ...