Sudden jaw pain or swelling can be alarming, and it may signal an underlying issue that needs attention. Whether it’s mild discomfort or intense pain, it’s important to address the symptoms to prevent ...

“Pain is not always an accurate marker for the degree of injury, but nerve pain can be particularly unpleasant; sciatica has been described as like having toothache in your bottom,” says Aidan Spencer ...

Dentists are warning against a dangerous trend: people getting veneers from unlicensed, untrained individuals who often ...

The trigeminal nerve arises from the pons ... The TMJ can become irritated and inflamed from poor alignment of the jaw, or poor habits like teeth grinding. Facial pain from TMJ disorders is typically: ...

Burning mouth syndrome results in pain on one or both sides of the tongue. Learn how to manage oral symptoms and get to a ...

Maintaining nerve health is essential for overall well-being, as the nervous system is integral to nearly every bodily function. Nerves regulate everything from movement to the transmission of ...

Fossils from a huge, rare mosasaur with giant globular teeth have been unearthed in Texas, a new study reveals. The two adult jaw fragments provide insights into the lifestyle of Globidens ...

Sharks have been losing teeth for 400 million years. Here’s a guide to uncovering some of these plentiful fossils across the country Carlyn Kranking Assistant Editor, Science and Innovation ...

Spinal stenosis occurs when the spaces between the spinal vertebra narrow, creating pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. When it occurs in the lumbar spine, it can cause lower back pain on one ...

A woman in China was horrified after reportedly finding a human tooth inside a meat-filled mooncake she had bought from supermarket Sam’s Club in Changzhou, in eastern China’s Jiangsu.

pain, drug addiction and more. But how could stimulating a single nerve potentially have such wide-ranging psychological and cognitive benefits? To understand this, we must understand the vagus ...