Oral health is tied to everything from Alzheimer's disease to arthritis, but the evidence on the association between the mouth and mortality is still lacking. Researchers analyzed the link between ...

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.

Adults in the U.S. are more likely to have untreated dental caries and severe tooth loss if they have lower levels of social support, according to a study that was published on June 11 in the Journal ...

When patients become eligible for Medicare coverage, restorative dental care immediately falls and tooth loss increases, a new study from Harvard University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital has found.

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental ...

People with tooth loss or older adults can use dental implants to replace natural teeth. Despite a minor complication risk and higher upfront cost, implants often outlast alternative solutions.

New research suggests older adults with both diabetes and edentulism are more likely to experience worse and faster cognitive decline compared with adults without either condition and adults older in ...

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 ...

Daily flossing is crucial for more than just a clean mouth. It significantly boosts your immune system, aids in weight management, and can even lower stroke risk. This simple habit prevents costly ...

2019 JUL 19 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cancer Gene Therapy Daily-- Investigators discuss new findings in Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and Conditions - Diabetes Mellitus.