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 ...

Gum disease and tooth loss are linked to shrinkage of the hippocampus, an area of the brain crucial for memory. The corresponding study was published in Neurology. Previous studies suggest that tooth ...

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 ...

The deterioration of bones could contribute to the loss of teeth in women who are postmenopausal and living with HIV. Women who are postmenopausal and living with HIV could have greater tooth loss due ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older people who have lost their teeth are at more than three-fold greater risk of memory problems and dementia, UK researchers report. Sign up here. "This study ...

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 ...

Gum disease and tooth loss are linked to hippocampal atrophy and may have a more negative impact on the brain than aging, new research suggests. Investigators found that in a late middle-aged and ...

Previous studies have speculated that there may be an association between edentulism and worsening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but research presented at the recent American Association for Dental ...