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Have Sensitive Teeth? Scientists Say They May Have Evolved to Feel—Not Chew
A new study from the University of Chicago suggests our sensitive teeth may be an evolutionary leftover that once helped our ...
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Our sensitive teeth likely evolved from the armor of ancient fish
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 ...
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Sensitive teeth? Blame these ancient fish
Sharks, skates and catfish also have tooth-like structures called denticles that make their skin feel like sandpaper. When ...
Bumps on ancient, armored fish may have given rise to teeth in animals, study finds
Sensory features on the armored exoskeletons of ancient fish may be the reason why humans have teeth that are sensitive to ...
Our teeth evolved from fish 'body armor' over 460 million years, scientists discover
Teeth are sensitive because they evolved from sensory tissue in both ancient vertebrates and ancient arthropods.
Shoppers are raving about dentist-approved teeth whitening powder that 'removes stains'
The MySweetSmile Teeth Whitening Powder has been called a 'miracle worker.' Right now it has 20% off and shoppers can 'buy 2 ...
Yes, dental cavities are common. But that doesn't mean they can't be prevented.
No matter the cause, cavities are not uncommon. The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports that ...
Dentist reveals 5 most common brushing mistakes that could be ruining your oral health: ‘Don’t forget your tongue’
Dentist Dr. Kesha Ramolia Patel reveals common teeth brushing mistakes and easy fixes to protect your smile and keep your ...