Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Tooth sensitivity, also known as dentin hypersensitivity, causes tooth pain in ...

Study reveals smoking's permanent impact on teeth, with tell-tale signs remaining despite quitting, aiding forensic and ...

Tooth sensitivity from ice cream or cold drinks signals serious tooth damage. Why this pain is an early warning most people ...

Evidence of the permanent impact of smoking on people's teeth has been uncovered by researchers for the first time.

Researchers analysed 88 teeth, where they observed disruption to the cementum rings in some teeth, but not in others ...

A tooth consists of three main hard tissues -- enamel, dentine and cementum. Cementum, which covers the tooth root, develops characteristic 'rings' -- much like tree rings -- that grow each year ...

Teeth consist of three main hard tissues: enamel, dentin and cementum. Cementum, which covers the tooth root, develops characteristic "rings" that grow each year as we age—much like tree rings.

Evidence of the permanent impact of smoking on people’s teeth has been uncovered by researchers for the first time.

Teeth are made up of different layers — enamel, dentin, pulp, and cementum. Enamel, which is the hardest substance in the body, is on the outside of the tooth. The second layer is dentin ...

It's colorless so you may not see it, but it's still there. The bacteria in plaque make acids that can damage the enamel on your teeth and cause cavities. If you don't remove it regularly ...