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 ...

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, ...

It happens to everyone when you least expect it—a quick swig of hot chocolate after coming in from the cold and ouch! Your teeth react to the temperature change as if you had been chewing on tin foil.

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 ...

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 ...

Poor oral hygiene can cause problems ranging from cavities and tooth sensitivity to advanced gum disease. However, proper oral hygiene and regular checkups can easily prevent most dental problems.

Nearly one in four people wince when they drink cold water or bite into ice cream, but most dismiss this discomfort as a minor inconvenience rather than recognizing it as a red flag that something is ...

I’ve been covering lifestyle content for over seven years. How can you tell which are the best whitening products for sensitive teeth? One important measure is that they use a lower percentage of ...