Our modern teeth evolved from a most unexpected source. A new study, published on May 21 in the journal Nature, has revealed surprising information about the origins of human teeth. Our teeth evolved ...

Our sensitive teeth originally evolved from the "body armor" of extinct fish that lived 465 million years ago, scientists say. In a new study, the researchers showed how sensory tissue discovered on ...

Teeth are sensitive because they evolved from sensory tissue in both ancient vertebrates and ancient arthropods. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.