A toothache is usually caused by a tooth or gum problem, but can stem from a non-dental issue. Treatment depends on the ...

Nerves that end in each individual tooth originate from the maxillary nerve, which stems from the trigeminal nerve, a mixed nerve bundle made of both motor and sensory fibers that extends around ...

What happens to our teeth as we age? - Everyday wear and tear can take a significant toll on your teeth as you get older, so ...

This article was originally published with the title “ Filling Teeth over Exposed Nerves ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 8 No. 10 (November 1852), p. 75 doi:10.1038 ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered that stem cells inside the soft tissues of the tooth come from an unexpected source, namely nerves. These findings are now being ...

Has anyone else dealt with a dying tooth nerve? <BR><BR>A while back I posted about intermittent jaw pain that the DDS and GP initially thought was TMJ After several months of on/off pain, it ...

This article was originally published with the title “ Destroying the Nerves of Teeth by Electricity ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 13 No. 20 (January 1858), p. 156 doi:10.1038 ...