Elderly people who lose their teeth may be at increased risk for dementia, a team of Japanese researchers has found (Behavioral and Brain Functions, December 31, 2010). The new study included more ...

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 ...

Research reveals that having cavities and gum disease dramatically increases your risk of potentially fatal health events.

The lengthy list of symptoms linked to coronavirus may have a terrifying new addition: tooth loss. At least three recovered COVID-19 patients — 2 adult women and a 12-year-old boy — have had a tooth ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — For some who survive COVID-19, beating the virus doesn’t mean the end of the fight. Symptoms like headaches, fatigue and feeling foggy can linger for months. “This is not ...

Conditions that damage your smile, such as tooth loss and gum disease, will adversely affect systems throughout your body. In fact, the more teeth a person is missing, the more likely they are to have ...

Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains ...