Approximately 1 in 10 adults worldwide has one or more missing teeth, which can be due to dental decay, gum disease, trauma, ...

Many people believe that tooth loss is solely a result of aging, but it's becoming increasingly common among young adults as well. One study found that 30.6% of young adults had one or more lost teeth ...

Research ties oral health to dementia risk through nutrition, social life, and daily function, suggesting oral care supports ...

Having a greater number of missing or decayed teeth has been linked to a shorter life expectancy in a new study.

Dental erosion is the irreversible loss of tooth enamel from an acid attack, a chemical process different from tooth decay caused by bacteria. Common causes include acidic foods and drinks (like soft ...

COUNTING teeth is something you might have done as a child when your adult ones were growing in. But scientists say the ...

Poor oral hygiene, cavities, and tooth loss increase the risk of developing certain cancers. However, scientists do not yet understand why. Dental cavities or caries are small holes or openings in a ...