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  • New gel regrows tooth enamel and could transform dentistry

    04/22/2026 1:55:53 PM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 30 replies
    ScienceDaily ^ | November 6, 2025 | University of Nottingham
    This innovative gel can be quickly applied to teeth in much the same way as standard fluoride treatments. Unlike traditional products, it contains no fluoride. Instead, it is made from proteins that imitate those naturally responsible for guiding enamel formation early in life.Once applied, the gel forms a thin yet durable layer that seeps into the surface of the teeth, filling in tiny cracks and holes. It then acts as a scaffold that captures calcium and phosphate ions from saliva. These minerals are carefully organized into new enamel through a process known as epitaxial mineralization. This allows the regenerated enamel...