Let’s talk about why more adults are losing teeth, why it’s not just about brushing, and how you can keep your teeth healthy.

You know the old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? Look at this stunning data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 26% of adults 65 or older have eight or ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

Americans with diabetes lose significantly more teeth than those without diabetes, according to a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The researchers also found tooth loss is ...

Older adults who are socially isolated are more likely to have missing teeth--and to lose their teeth more quickly over time--than those with more social interaction, according to a new study of ...

Older adults who lost all their teeth had the highest risk, but people who wore dentures appeared to be better protected. reading time 3 minutes The more teeth you lose over a lifetime, the greater ...