Crooked teeth or a misaligned bite can cause a whole host of problems, including speech issues and/or difficulty eating or ...

Losing teeth is more common as we age, due to gum disease, decay, general wear and tear, and other health-related issues. That’s especially true for adults over the age of 60, according to experts.

Fusion Dental Implants launches same-day All-on-6 implant services in El Dorado Hills, restoring permanent function and ...

Prior research has documented associations between tooth loss and cognitive decline. Building on this previous work, a recent npj Aging study assessed the specific brain regions that are impacted by ...

Many people believe that tooth loss is solely a result of aging, but it's becoming increasingly common among young adults as well. One study found that 30.6% of young adults had one or more lost teeth ...

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 disrupt the oral-gut microbiota balance by shifting bacterial proportions, potentially impacting intestinal and overall health. This animal study was published earlier this month in BMC ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tooth loss doesn't just make eating harder, it may also make thinking more challenging. A new study from Hiroshima University shows that aging mice missing their molars experience measurable cognitive ...