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

Learn why both human teeth and an ancient fish contain a key sensory substance — but in different locations.

A new study, published on May 21 in the journal Nature, has revealed surprising information about the origins of human teeth.

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

Joining the growing chorus of American leaders who think science is dumb, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has banned fluoride from ...

Hundreds of millions of years ago, fish had sensory features on their exoskeletons that contained dentine, the material that makes our teeth sensitive today ...

A new study published in Nature traces the evolutionary origin of human teeth to sensory structures found on the exoskeletons ...

“As a dental hygienist I would never use super glue, gorilla glue, or any other type of chemical in my mouth that is not intended to go in my mouth,” she said. “Certain chemicals are toxic and can ...

Bleeding gums, sudden sensitivity, or white spots near the gumline can be early warning signs. To protect your teeth, Dr.

Innovative treatment on the horizon could reshape dentistry – and one Utah-based clinic is already preparing for the future.

Scientists have gotten one step closer to growing replacement teeth in the lab — a development that could pave the way for new alternatives to unpleasant dental fillings and root canals. The team ...

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 ...