The teeth chart also indicates the location of teeth in the oral cavity. Use of alcohol and drugs like marijuana, ecstasy, amphetamines, methamphetamines and heroin leads to loss of tooth and dry ...

Cavities can cause pain, sensitivity to heat and cold, and may lead to infection or tooth loss. Pulpitis refers to inflammation of the pulp, often due to an untreated cavity. The main symptoms are ...

The hidden challenges faced by people with tooth loss and dentures have been identified by new research from the University of Sheffield. Improvements in dental care, more people living longer ...

A recent meta-analysis synthesizing data from previous studies suggests that gum disease and tooth loss are associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. These results ...

Prior research has documented associations between tooth loss and cognitive decline. Building on this previous work, a recent npj Aging study assessed the specific brain regions that are impacted ...

A recent study suggests a possible connection between tooth loss and chronic kidney disease, with the survey's results published in the Menopause journal by The Menopause Society. After menopause ...

“We want to do something to help those who are suffering from tooth loss or absence,” said lead researcher Katsu Takahashi, head of dentistry and oral surgery at Kitano Hospital in ...