Semaglutide effects the salivary glands in the mouth. It does this by reducing saliva production ( hyposalivation ), which ...

Cavities form from tooth decay and can lead to pain or tooth loss. Here's a roundup of symptoms, causes and expert tips to ...

A large international team of anthropologists, evolutionary theorists, biologists, and historians has identified gender and ...

By studying proteins preserved in teeth, researchers determined the sex of four Paranthropus robustus individuals that lived ...

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

Blame it on a prehistoric armored fish. While the outer layer of our teeth is coated in hard enamel, it’s the inner layer, ...

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

By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or damage to the surface, or enamel, of your teeth — is to limit sugary foods and to brush and floss regularly.

Teeth are essential for helping people break down the food they eat, and are protected by enamel, which helps them withstand the large amount of stress they experience as people chew away. Unlike ...

While maintaining oral hygiene is crucial, improper brushing techniques or excessive force can lead to various problems that can harm your teeth and gums in several ways. Wearing away enamel ...

A study analyzes immune proteins in tooth enamel, revealing health insights from ancient populations and their responses to stress and disease. Immune proteins recovered in tooth enamel as a ...