A large comparative study of primate teeth shows that grooves once linked to ancient human tooth-picking can form naturally, while some common modern dental problems appear uniquely human.

Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains ...

Deep tooth infections can quietly fuel inflammation that disrupts blood sugar control, and treating them may benefit overall metabolic health.

Day or night, many of us grind or clench our teeth, and don't even realize we're doing it. Here are three questions to ask ...

This study aimed to investigate the association between maxillary sinus reactions and periradicular pathology in maxillary posterior teeth using cone-beam computed tomography. The maxillary posterior ...

Researchers at the University of Nottingham say they’ve come up with a new type of gel that can repair and rebuild tooth enamel — a potentially game-changing treatment, since dentistry today is ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 09, 2025 / Your back teeth or molars are essential for chewing, maintaining your bite alignment, and supporting the overall structure of your jaw. Losing a ...

Background: The mandibular third molars are the most frequently impacted teeth, followed by their maxillary counterparts and the upper canines. Their retention is influenced by several anatomical and ...

Until now, the sensory neurons inside the tooth were primarily thought to send pain signals to the brain, but a new study shows those neurons are multitaskers that also trigger a jaw-opening reflex ...

Many of us will lose an adult tooth in our lifetimes, whether through disease or misadventure – a punch that landed, a skateboarding trick that didn’t, say. And if you join these ranks, which include ...

A woman discovered a rare shark tooth in Florida, offering a glimpse into prehistoric times. Nichole Mercuri, 26, was walking along a Florida beach when she says she spotted a giant tooth that once ...