Llamas are cute, but what makes them even better human companions is their gentleness and empathy. People from their native ...

While all types of ancient remains are valuable to science, teeth— protected by enamel, the hardest substance in the body—are ...

Bullish (Video) Complete Tooth Anatomy: Incisors, Cuspids, Bicuspids & Molars Explained. Posted: March 5, 2025 | Last updated: March 5, 2025. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy teeth ...

A full set of adult teeth consists of incisors, canines, and molars. Learn more about how many teeth an adult should have and the anatomy and function, here.

Teeth can tell a life’s story, even when they’re 150 million years old. One of the new frontiers in paleontological research ...

Early childhood caries (ECC)—the world's most prevalent chronic childhood disease—disproportionately targets specific teeth, ...

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, armored fish.

Nervy human teeth arose from ancient armored fish scales The sometimes uncomfortable sensations we feel in our teeth may be an evolutionary holdover from the scaly exteriors of ancient armored fish.

Most adults have 32 permanent teeth, fewer if they’ve had their wisdom teeth removed. The four types of teeth — incisors, canines, premolars, and molars — have varied shapes to help us tear ...

Do you know the names of all your teeth? We’ll go over all the different types of teeth in both children and adults, including canines, incisors, premolars, and molars. You’ll learn what each ...