TOOTH sensitivity is something that affects a number of people. It is often caused by eating or drinking something hot, cold, sweet, or acidic. Under normal conditions, the underlying dentin of the ...

Have you ever felt pain or discomfort after a bite of ice cream or a cup of hot coffee? If so, then it is an initial warning sign of an underlying dental problem. Pain or discomfort caused by hot or ...

Dentin hypersensitivity is an oral condition characterized by a sharp pain in the affected tooth or teeth. The stimuli expose the dentin. It typically responds to thermal, evaporative, tactile, or ...

For teeth, eating or drinking sweets are a double whammy. Sugary substances can damage teeth, making them prone to sensitivity. Ingesting sweet foods and drinks can also cause pain or discomfort to ...

Cavities are one of the most common forms of tooth decay among children in the United States. They affect roughly 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 11. Multiple factors can influence ...

Multipotent dental stem cells can give rise to various cell types and show potential for treating injuries, diabetes, and heart disease in early clinical trials.

Americans spend more than a billion dollars on teeth whitening products each year. Although these products can make smiles brighter, new research shows that they might also be causing tooth damage.

Teeth-whitening products used to maintain a dazzling smile may cause hidden tooth damage, research suggests. Studies have found that the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, ...