When I feel a twinge of pain or sensitivity in my neck or back, I never hesitate to call my physical therapist to investigate what's going on. But when it comes to my teeth, I usually shrug off small ...

You might think of your teeth as tools, like built-in knives and forks. But if they are so utilitarian, why do teeth feel pain? Wouldn't it be better if they could just gnash and gnaw under any ...

Tooth sensitivity caused by heat or cold typically occurs when a tooth’s outer protective layer, the enamel, has worn down. Receding gums that expose a tooth’s root may also be a cause. Share on ...

There’s a special type of pain when something that is just too cold hits your teeth. This pain is so visceral, medical textbooks written throughout human history have recounted tales of a “tooth worm, ...

Having hypersensitive teeth can be quite the hassle, making it painful to consume hot, cold, sweet and/or acidic foods and beverages. Tiny new "robots" are here to help, by permanently plugging ...

Pregnancy affects your body in lots of different ways, a growing bump being the most obvious. You might also anticipate your ...

Ever sink your teeth into a delicious bowl of ice cream only to wince in pain due to sensitivity? Maybe you experience this sensation when drinking cold water or biting into a hot meal, too. Welp, you ...

Researchers report in Science Advances that they have uncovered a new function for odontoblasts, the cells that form dentin, the shell beneath the tooth's enamel that encases the soft dental pulp ...

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.

Although brushing and flossing are everyday habits, sore or sensitive gums can make both a painful experience. Gum sensitivity or soreness can be mild or severe. Some people might shrug off mild ...

Ever wondered why our teeth are so sensitive to pain or even just cold drinks? It might be because they first evolved for a very different purpose than chewing half a billion years ago, a study ...