Researchers discover a neural circuit that rewards gnawing behavior with dopamine, explaining repetitive oral habits in animals and humans.

Losing several teeth changes more than just how well someone can chew a steak. A study from Japan suggests something more concerning happens. After their teeth were removed, studied animals started ...

Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 million years reveals a prolonged childhood despite a small brain and an ...

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Researchers have successfully implanted a bioengineered tooth implant — that “grows” into the gum and fuses with existing nerves — into the mouths of rats. In a new paper published in the journal ...

Most people think of brushing and flossing as a way to keep their teeth looking good. But emerging research suggests that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hobbits are exceptions to the rule that older ancient humans had proportionally larger wisdom teeth and smaller brains. Jim Watson ...

A new study published in The Journals of Gerontology Series A finds that if you don't take care of your teeth, you are more likely to suffer inflammation, reduced brain size and damage to your heart.