Some may assume that losing teeth is just part of growing older. Around 11% of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have lost all of their teeth, according to 2020 data from the U.S. Centers for ...
In older adults, tooth loss may be linked to serious health risks. A team of Chinese researchers analyzed data from 8,073 older participants and found that people who lost their teeth more quickly had ...
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 ...
Missing front teeth might be one of the most cliched signs of being a hockey player, but contrary to popular belief, NHL goalies are not excluded from this club. Their fancily adorned full face masks ...
Tooth loss doesn't just make eating harder, it may also make thinking more challenging. A new study from Hiroshima University shows that aging mice missing their molars experience measurable cognitive ...