New research shows that dentine, the inner layer of teeth that transmits sensory information to nerves inside the pulp, first evolved as sensory tissue in the armored exoskeletons of ancient fish.

In a new study published in the journal Ecosystem Services, researchers from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell ...

A recent study reveals that human teeth evolved from the sensory armor of ancient fish that lived 465 million years ago.

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

Dental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall health, and dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other health problems. Your pet’s teeth and gums should be checked at least once a ...

Learn why both human teeth and an ancient fish contain a key sensory substance — but in different locations.

Curious to see if the Autobrush Sonic Pro could persuade me to ditch my current electric toothbrush for good, I decided to ...

Teeth are sensitive because they evolved from sensory tissue in both ancient vertebrates and ancient arthropods.

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

Ever wondered why our teeth are so sensitive to pain or even just cold drinks? It might be because they first evolved for a ...

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 ...