The sometimes uncomfortable sensations we feel in our teeth may be an evolutionary holdover from the scaly exteriors of ...

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

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.

Even the gentlest sip of a cold drink can send a jolt through our teeth. That familiar sting, long thought to be a side ...

If you've ever gotten a toothache from eating something cold like ice cream, scientists at the University of Chicago might ...

She recommended rinsing your mouth with water or chewing xylitol gum after your meal if you want a fresher feel. “I don’t brush immediately after drinking something acidic, like lemon water or soda,” ...

This sudden return to wintertime and early spring cold just days before the unofficial start of summer feels downright cruel.

“I’ve had loads done,” says Carr, flashing a smile. “The gateway drug is getting your teeth done.” Carr says his pearly ...

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Blame it on a prehistoric armored fish. While the outer layer of our teeth is coated in hard enamel, it’s the inner layer, ...

She’s fine-looking, she says, but friends are quick to imply that she doesn’t measure up to her boyfriend — a “godlike” ...