A whiter smile has practically become a red carpet requirement. From reality stars to A-listers, it seems like everyone's ...

Anyone who has ever squirmed through a dental cleaning can tell you how sensitive teeth can be. This sensitivity gives important feedback about temperature, pressure—and yes, pain—as we bite and chew ...

New research shows that dentine, the inner layer of teeth that transmits sensory information to nerves inside the pulp, first evolved as sensory tissue in the armored exoskeletons of ancient fish.

As your estrogen levels decrease during perimenopause and menopause, you may notice sensitive teeth, painful gums, and more. Fluctuating hormone levels may affect some unexpected parts of your ...

Ever wondered why our teeth are so sensitive to pain or even just cold drinks? It might be because they first evolved for a very different purpose than chewing half a billion years ago, a study ...