Gum disease and tooth loss may be linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, a region that has significant ties to memory and Alzheimer’s disease, a group in Japan has reported. Researchers led by ...

If morning breath is not enough of an incentive to brush your teeth, this might be: Gum disease and tooth loss may shrink your brain. Researchers in Japan found that gum disease and tooth loss were ...

Looking after your teeth also takes care of the brain, experts have found. Researchers learnt that adults genetically prone to poor oral health may be more likely to show signs of declining brain well ...

Poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk for myriad health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and early death. The state of our teeth and gums, ...

Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a new study. The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which ...

New research published in the journal Neurology suggests that brushing your teeth can boost the brain — helping to reduce the risk of dementia. People with good dental hygiene had more neurons in the ...

The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer's disease. The study does not prove that gum disease or ...

Tooth decay is a serious issue, and seven decades of science support safe levels of fluoride in public water supplies to help minimize the problem. Despite this, federal health secretary pick Robert F ...

A root canal is a common dental procedure performed to relieve severe tooth pain. This pain may arise from several causes, including deep or extensive tooth decay that has reached the nerve, a large ...