Tooth loss may be linked to higher rates of depression, suggesting that oral health can affect mental well-being through physical effects, as well as cognitive factors. This study was recently ...

Tooth loss may be linked to cognitive decline in older adults, potentially leading to damage in brain regions critical for memory formation and retention even when they maintain good nutrition, ...

When we think of losing teeth, it’s often associated with aging or an unfortunate accident. However, losing even five permanent teeth can have a dramatic and sometimes unexpected impact on your ...

Some may assume that losing teeth is just part of growing older. Around 11% of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have lost all of their teeth, according to 2020 data from the U.S. Centers for ...

Malocclusions, or misaligned bites, refers to a condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not align properly when the mouth is closed. It can arise from a variety of factors, including tooth ...

The golden years should be filled with confident smiles, hearty laughter and the ability to enjoy favorite foods without worry. Yet millions of older adults face the devastating reality of tooth loss, ...

While she was filming "Don't Look Up" (2021), Jennifer Lawrence lost a veneer off a whittled-down tooth: "I couldn't go to the dentist until the end of the movie, so I had to film most of the movie ...

Researchers found a significant association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and increased tooth loss in postmenopausal women, particularly those aged 66-79 years. The study analyzed data from ...

Missing teeth are a big problem for a lot of adults. In fact, statistics show that almost 70% of adults between the age of 35 ...