LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new dental facility in Louisville is aiming to address a common health issue, tooth loss, while ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diet and timing matter too. “Limit sugary and acidic foods, and avoid brushing immediately after acidic intake; wait about 30 ...

Weight gain was linked to the number of teeth and functional tooth units/molars, functional tooth units/posterior 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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

Weight gain is significantly associated with having fewer teeth or losing the bone and gums that support teeth, researchers ...

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 ...