Gel Rebuilds Tooth Enamel Without Fluoride

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Researchers at the University of Nottingham developed a fluoride-free, protein-based gel that coats damaged enamel, guides calcium and phosphate from saliva to form orderly new mineral crystals, potentially repairing eroded enamel, reducing sensitivity, and enabling new dental products with commercialization planned through the startup Mintech-Bio.
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