New research reveals strong links between gum disease and heart problems. Plaque buildup in gums may signal increased ...

With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as filling cavities tend to peak in your early to mid-50s, according to the Health Policy ...

Dr. Ashley Ulmer of Smiles By Dr. Ashley in Spokane authored "Building Strong Dental Habits Starts in Early Childhood." In ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio—When it comes to keeping your heart healthy, maintaining good oral health may be key, according to a new Case Western Reserve University study. Researchers at Case Western Reserve ...

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

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Becky Carroll was missing a few teeth, and others were stained or crooked. Ashamed, she smiled with lips pressed closed. Her dentist offered to fix most of her teeth with root canals and crowns, ...