Toothpaste made from hair provides natural root to repair teeth
Search news articlesSearch13 August 2025Toothpaste made from hair provides natural root to repair teethToothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth.In a new study published today, scientists discovered that keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool, can repair tooth enamel and stop early stages of decay. The King’s College London team of scientists discovered that keratin produces a protective coating that mimics the structure and function of natural enamel when it comes into contact with minerals in saliva.Unlike bones and hair, enamel does not regenerate, once it is lost, it’s gone forever.Dr Sherif Elsharkawy, senior author and consultant in prosthodontics at King’s College LondonAcidic foods and…
