If you've ever gotten a toothache from eating something cold like ice cream, scientists at the University of Chicago might have discovered the reason why.

Snails, often underestimated, possess a remarkable 25,000 teeth, surpassing all other creatures. These microscopic teeth, ...

Abscess If you notice a painful bump on the roof of your mouth, it could be an abscess—an infection that forms when bacteria ...

Teeth are good for chewing and biting, but they are also sensitive – and that may have been their original function hundreds ...

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 ...

UB dental students are far from falling behind. Starting as early as their first year, they’re immersed in a range of digital ...

“By looking at someone’s teeth, you can tell if they don’t floss just by examining your gums,” said Brittany Glauz , a ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency is widespread, yet despite its deleterious effects, public awareness of the condition remains low. One ...