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.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with diabetes in the U.S. are more likely to have dental caries and a higher mean number of missing teeth ...

Dental diseases are the most widespread non-communicable diseases on Earth: the World Health Organization said it repeatedly. And yet, it’s still flying under the radar. A staggering 1 billion people ...

The FDA has moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children's teeth, the latest action by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his deputies against a chemical that is ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a clinical assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of ...

And now comes tooth regeneration: growing teeth in adults, on demand, to replace missing ones. Soon. This may be the last generation of third-graders to think it hilarious to say, "Your teeth are like ...