Until now, the sensory neurons inside the tooth were primarily thought to send pain signals to the brain, but a new study ...

We’ve all had a moment when we cursed at our teeth nerves for being so damn sensitive and painful. But if you’ve ever bitten ...

Sensory neurons in teeth that detect pain have also been shown to trigger a jaw-opening reflex that protects teeth.

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS A root canal is a dental procedure to remove dead or inflamed tissue, called pulp, from inside a tooth. You may need a root canal if you have symptoms such as ...

Much remains to be discovered regarding how sensory neurons function within individual tissues, especially internal ones such ...

Worn teeth from grinding, acid erosion, or normal aging can change bite height and tooth relationships, forcing jaw joints to function in altered positions that create pain and dysfunction over time.

The nerve endings of the teeth may seem useless, but they are responsible for triggering an alert signal that prevents mechanical damage to the teeth, differentiating between hard and soft or hot ...