Hockey player Jack Hughes sacrificed his teeth during Team USA’s gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, his smile is not gone for good. The athlete, 24, revealed his plans to repair his ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Scientists in the UK have found keratin, a protein in hair, can rebuild enamel and repair early tooth decay. The discovery could lead to keratin-based toothpaste or dental gels within two to three ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Most of us will need dental work at some point — it's rare to get a proper look at how the process ...

Imagine brushing your teeth with a paste made from your own hair, not as a quirky DIY stunt, but as a serious, science-backed solution to repair tooth damage. Researchers at King’s College London have ...

Anyone who has ever had a tooth crack or break knows the sinking feeling that follows because it almost certainly means an urgent trip to the dentist. While the enamel on your teeth is the hardest ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic, with photos by Michael Martin and China Wong / Getty Images Patrick Brown is quick with a smile. As such, it does not take long to see that Brown has ...