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.

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

Oral frailty can shorten your life expectancy, so those dreaded visits, drills and all, really are for your own good.

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

The mirror reflects a smile that once radiated confidence, but gaps where teeth used to be tell a different story. Adult tooth loss affects millions of people worldwide, transforming not just ...

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