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Tooth-protecting paste is made from hair. Yes, hair


Would you use a toothpaste made from human hair if it promised to protect, repair, and reduce pain in your teeth better than anything on the market? That might be a question you'll have to contend with one day, based on new research out of London.

“Keratin offers a transformative alternative to current dental treatments," said Sara Gamea, first author of the study, which has been published in the journal Advanced Healthcare Materials. "Not only is it sustainably sourced from biological waste materials like hair and skin, it also eliminates the need for traditional plastic resins, commonly used in restorative dentistry, which are toxic and less durable. “We are entering an exciting era where biotechnology allows us to not just treat symptoms but restore biological function using the body’s own materials," says senior study author Sherif Elsharkawy.

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