Abfraction lesions are small cracks or notches in your teeth caused by the natural flexing of teeth over time. Each time you clench your teeth, chew or bite down on something, pressure is put on your ...

This places abfraction alongside other dental issues, such as impacted wisdom teeth and misaligned teeth, which are rare in wild primates but common in humans today. Together, these insights are ...

Ancient grooves on human teeth, once hailed as evidence of tooth-picking, may simply be the result of natural wear, according ...