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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
James C. Reynolds

Scientists create new gel which can fix ‘unrepairable’ damage to your teeth in world first

A pioneering treatment expected to be on the market next year could offer a lifeline for people suffering from tooth decay.

Scientists at the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with researchers worldwide, have developed a new gel that can repair and regenerate damaged tooth enamel.

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