A widely circulated image on social media depicted the nerves that run from the human brain, across the face, and into each individual tooth. Ever wonder why the pain from a toothache doesn’t seem to ...

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 ...

Teeth on display at the Wellcome Collection, London. — Image by © Tim Sandle. Teeth on display at the Wellcome Collection, London. — Image by © Tim Sandle ...

Dental implants look the part, but by design they can't replace actual teeth. Now scientists have developed an innovative new implant that "grows" into the gum and fuses with existing nerves to mimic ...

As our only fuel hatch, the mouth is pretty important. It needs detectors for infection, decay and problematic food that is too hot, hard or sharp. The nerve endings of the teeth may seem useless, but ...

If you’ve ever had to deal with the pain of losing a tooth as an adult, you’ll know just how uncomfortable and destructive to your self confidence that new gap can be. That’s why so many people who’ve ...

Pain in your cheekbones and teeth is a common symptom of a sinus infection, but dental issues, nerve disorders, and coronary artery disease can also cause it. Pain in your cheekbones and teeth can ...