Dinosaur Fossils & Teeth - U.S.
Buried Treasure Fossils offers a fantastic collection of Cretaceous and Jurassic dinosaur fossils for sale from the US. Fossil remains include well preserved teeth, bones, and claws, and are highly valued by collectors. These top quality specimens were all legally collected from private lands in the northwestern US. All are authentic dinosaur fossils and legally collected from private land! US Dinosaurs - items are being added to the catalogs starting with Tyrannosaurus rex (T.rex) and Nanotyrannus teeth! Authenticity guaranteed. Have a look.
Dinosaur Teeth
Paleontologists are the scientists that love to study dinosaurs, and they learn a lot from dinosaur teeth. When analyzed along with the size of a dinosaur skull, a paleontologist can determine many things, including how the beast obtained its food and what sorts of things it ate. Some dino teeth even explain how the animal digested what it devoured.
Some dinosaurs had long teeth that were set in their jaws like the tines of a rake. These kinds of dinosaur teeth were used to pull nutritious leaves and bark from ancient plants. Other sorts of dinosaurs had razor sharp teeth that they used to kill and eat other animals, including other dinosaurs. Many herbivorous, plant-eating dinosaurs had rows of flat grinding teeth that they used to smash vegetable matter before swallowing.
Amazing facts about dinosaur teeth
1. Dinosaurs could re-grow any teeth that went missing. Paleontologists think that both plant-eating and carnivorous dinosaurs had the amazing ability to generate new teeth whenever they needed replacing a missing tooth. Dinosaurs such as Diplodocus may have grown brand new teeth every 35 days or so. Another dino, the Camarasaurus, required around two months to generate a replacement tooth, explains Live Science magazine.
2. A funny looking, duck-billed dinosaur named Hadrosaur boasted more teeth in its mouth than any other dinosaur that has ever been discovered. Although Hadrosaurs probably dined upon nothing but plant materials, they used almost 1,000 self-sharpening teeth to do make it happen.
3. The Apatosaurus dinosaur had a whole lot of teeth in its jaws, but it was not able to chew its food. Instead, the Apatosaurus dinosaur had specialized “stripper teeth” that were utilized to scrape leaves from vegetation. Fossil evidence discovered over the years indicates that the massive 19-ton reptilian beast probably swallowed without chewing its food at all.
4. Tyrannosaurus rex teeth had a mouth full of serrated teeth. The mighty dino's curved, chisel-like front teeth were used to grip, pull and yank raw meat from the bones of its unfortunate prey. Back teeth were not molars like we know today, but they did serve to dice meat into chunks that could be easily swallowed. Amazingly, some rather "banana-shaped" T. rex teeth were a foot long, including several inches of root. T. rex boasted 60 teeth in its Volkswagen-sized skull. Its front teeth were more closely spaced than the teeth toward the back of T. rex's massive mouth.
5. Kentrosaurus, Stegosaurus, and other Stegosaurids had dinosaur teeth attached to a jaw that probably wasn't very strong. These ancient beasts primarily dined upon low-lying shrubs, mosses, and fallen fruit.
6. Trachodon, Deinodon, and Cardiodon dinosaurs left no bones to be discovered (yet) but since teeth are harder, they did leave their dental imprint on the fossil record.
If you'd like to own one or more dinosaur teeth of your own, contact Buried Treasure Fossils at btfossils@cs.com or (281) 342-7129 during regular business hours.
- Triceratops Frill Section$165.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus frill section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation which is known for three horns and the large frill protecting its neck. This is a great frill section with excellent detail preserved. You can see all of the natural blood grooves across the surface of the frill. No repair or restoration. 100% natural specimen. Legally collected on private land in Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - this frill section is from the skull connection, and it is very thick (3") & heavy.
DC44 SIZE: 3-3/4" Wide x 2-3/8" High x 3" Thick
Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Nanotyrannus lancensis$165.00
A TOP QUALITY Nanotyrannus lancensis premaxillary tooth from the western US. The premaxillary teeth were the front teeth, have a "D" shaped base, and were not large. Most Nano premaxillary teeth are non-serrate. This tooth measures 11/16" (straight line). The enamel is excellent quality. No cracks. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's Nano tooth.
DN22 SIZE: 11/16"
Note - Adding 24 Nanotyrannus teeth in March 2025 -> Link to Nano Teeth
Learn More - Tyrannosaur tooth - Judith River Fm$165.00
A Top Quality juvenileTyrannosaur tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. Please note that this tooth could Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus - see Detailed Discussion below. This tooth measures 11/16" - an excellent juvenile Tyrannosaur tooth. A premaxillary tooth with the left carina serrated. The enamel is highest quality with excellent color. No cracks. No repair or resoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. A GEM case display is included.
DY28 SIZE: 11/16" (Base: 5/16")
Note - Added 26 new Tyrannosaur teeth in October 2025. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
Learn More - Tyrannosaurus rex$160.00
Tyrannosaurus rex tooth section with serrations. This tooth section measures 7/8". The top quality enamel has exceptional color and patina. This section is from the mesial or front carina. Serrations run down the center of the section. No hydration cracks or breaks. A 100% natural tooth section. T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed.
DT24 SIZE: 7/8" x 3/8"
Note - Adding 12 T. rex teeth / teeth sectons in June 2025. Link to T. rex teeth --> T. rex teeth
Learn More - Saurornitholestes langstoni (Raptor)$155.00
A RARE, Top Quality Saurornitholestes langstoni (raptor) tooth from Montana. Saurornitholestes langstoni, “Langston's lizard-bird thief”, is currently the only described Judith River Fm. raptor, and it is a close relative of Velociraptor. This tooth is 1/4"+ which is a typical size. The enamel is excellent with a great brown color. This species is known for large posterior serrations that will turn upwards. Excellent posterior (distal) and anterior (mesial) serrations. No repair or restoration. This is a Campanian age tooth (approx. 76 MYA). Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. This is your chance to own a rare, top quality Saurornitholestes langstoni tooth. Note - A gem jar will be included as photographed.
DG10 SIZE: 1/4"+
Note - Adding 10 new Saurornitholestes teeth in February 2024 Link to Raptor (Dromaeosaur) catalog.
Learn More - Albertavenator currieri - Horseshoe Canyon Fm Troodon$155.00
A RARE, Albertavenator curriei (Troodon) tooth from the Horseshoe Canyon Fm. of Alberta, Canada. Troodontid teeth are known for their very unique shaped teeth with unusually large distal serrations. The enamel is excellent with an excellent brown color. Excellent large posterior and good anterior serrations. Please note that Albertavenator teeth typically have anterior (mesial) serrations. There is a small damage on the tip. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Horseshoe Canyon Fm., Alberta, Canada. These Albertavenator teeth were collected pre-July 1978 and a Confirmation Certificate #001427 was granted (see photo). Authenticity guaranteed. This is your chance to own a rare, quality Troodon tooth. Not a perfect tooth. Note - A gem jar will be included as photographed.
DO40 SIZE: 5/16"
Note - Adding 10 new Albertavenator Troodontid teeth in April 2024. Link to Troodon catalog.
Learn More - Paronychodon lacustris$155.00
A Top Quality Paronychodon lacustris tooth from Montana. A theropod from the Troodonidae family. These teeth are recurved, flat, with strong longitudinal grooves running the length of the crown. They are non-serrate and may be related to Richardoestesia (see below). No cracks. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed.
DB05 Size: 1/2"
Note - Adding 8 new Paronychodon teeth in March 2025 Link to Paronychodon catalog.
Learn More - Paronychodon lacustris$155.00
A Top Quality Paronychodon lacustris tooth from Montana. A theropod from the Troodonidae family. These teeth are recurved, flat, with strong longitudinal grooves running the length of the crown. They are non-serrate and may be related to Richardoestesia (see below). No cracks. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed.
DB03 Size: 1/2"
Note - Adding 8 new Paronychodon teeth in March 2025 Link to Paronychodon catalog.
Learn More - Denversaurus - Nodosaur$150.00
A High Quality Denversaurus schlessmani tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. Denversaurus schlessmani was the large Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds. The enamel is very good quality with excellent color / patina. Crown has normal feeding wear. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector quality large Denversaurus tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.
DK06 SIZE: 3/8" (3/8" Wide)
Note - Adding 16 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in January 2023. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Paronychodon lacustris$150.00
A Top Quality Paronychodon lacustris tooth from Montana. A theropod from the Troodonidae family. These teeth are recurved, flat, with strong longitudinal grooves running the length of the crown. They are non-serrate and may be related to Richardoestesia (see below). No cracks. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed.
DB04 Size: 7/16"
Note - Adding 8 new Paronychodon teeth in March 2025 Link to Paronychodon catalog.
Learn More - Nanotyrannus lancensis$150.00
A TOP QUALITY Nanotyrannus lancensis tooth from the western US. This juvenile tooth measures 9/16" (straight line). The enamel is excellent quality. The posterior serrations are excellent. No cracks. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's Nano tooth.
DN20 SIZE: 9/16"
Note - Adding 24 Nanotyrannus teeth in March 2025 -> Link to Nano Teeth
Learn More - Camarasaurus - Bones$150.00
A late Jurassic sauropod limb bone section from the Morrison Fm. This is most likely a Camarasaurus fibula end section. Camarasaurus was a mid- sized Jurassic sauropod.. Great rich dark brown color. Excellent bone quality. Note - sauropods had hollow bones with air sacs to reduce their weight. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Albany Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Shipping weight is 1.7 lbs. This item is not eligible for free shipping.
BC10 SIZE: 4-1/2" wide x 3-3/8" length x 2" thick
Note - Adding 10 Jurassic dinosaur limb bones in April 2024. Link to Sauropod Bones
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