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 ...

Table 1 shows the prevalence of current, former, and non-smokers by study variables among adults aged 20-39 years. The overall percentage of current smokers was 29.6% of the study population (55.3% ...

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 ...

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, ...

Older adults with tooth loss have reduced brain volume in a region critical for memory compared with people who have most of their teeth. The finding adds to a growing body of evidence linking oral ...

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 ...