mastication

Tooth Roots Reveal How Our Ancient Cousins Chewed Their Food

By analyzing the splay and orientation of fossil hominin tooth roots, an international team...

PTSD May Be Causing Your Patients’ Dental Pain

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) hurts more than the mind. It also takes a toll...

Mastication May Boost Immunity, Though Periodontitis Remains a Risk

Your mother may have been right when she encouraged you to chew your food...