Published in Science Advances · View the paper (DOI)
Research reveals that teeth contain cold-sensitive proteins called odontoblasts, which detect temperature changes and trigger pain signals to the brain. This discovery explains how clove oil eases toothaches and may lead to new treatments for tooth sensitivity.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- How teeth sense the cold Howard Hughes Medical Institute · Mar 26, 2021 · first to report
- Researchers discover why cold induces tooth pain and hypersensitivity -- and how to stop it Massachusetts General Hospital · Mar 26, 2021