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.

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 ...

Being unable to afford dental care may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease or dementia, according ...

Jenny McCarthy reveals how a dental infection sparked years of severe health issues ...

The Croft Dental & Implant Practice has announced the availability of consultation appointments for patients in Wilmslow and ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 shrinkage of the hippocampus, an area of the brain crucial for memory. The corresponding study was published in Neurology. Previous studies suggest that tooth ...

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 ...

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 ...