A new study from the University of Chicago suggests our sensitive teeth may be an evolutionary leftover that once helped our ...

At-home teeth whitening options now include pens, trays, strips, serums and more as companies try to capitalize on people's ...

Sharks, skates and catfish also have tooth-like structures called denticles that make their skin feel like sandpaper. When ...

Teeth are sensitive because they evolved from sensory tissue in both ancient vertebrates and ancient arthropods.

Anyone who has ever squirmed through a dental cleaning can tell you how sensitive teeth can be. This sensitivity gives ...

A new study reveals that the sensitivity of teeth, which makes them zing in a dentist's chair or ache after biting into something cold, can be traced back to the exoskeletons of ancient ...

Sensory features on the armored exoskeletons of ancient fish may be the reason why humans have teeth that are sensitive to ...

New research from the University of Chicago reveals that teeth may have evolved from sensory armor in ancient fish.

Ever wondered why our teeth are so sensitive to pain or even just cold drinks? It might be because they first evolved for a ...

Clove oil has eugenol, a natural anesthetic and anti-inflammatory agent. It numbs the area and reduces swelling when applied ...

No matter the cause, cavities are not uncommon. The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports that ...