Poor oral health may significantly reduce life expectancy, according to a new Japanese study that calls for better dental maintenance among older adults. Frail oral health, defined as having fewer ...

Key Takeaways Consistent oral hygiene practices are crucial for preventing dental issues. Regular dental check-ups help ...

At an auction in England in 2011, one of John Lennon’s teeth sold for just over US$31,000. How much are your teeth worth?

Dental experts have explained that loads of patients 'unknowingly engage in daily habits that contribute to yellowing teeth'.

This dentist is revealing the tooth about oral hygiene. Dr. Alex Foo says it takes more than brushing and flossing twice per day to keep your teeth healthy. To prevent dental destruction, the ...

Brushing teeth regularly is linked to longer life, as researchers present evidence connecting oral health to reduced risk of ...

Bay Area orthodontist, Dr. David Boschken, joined ABC7 Eyewitness News to explain the connection between oral health and whole-body wellness and how new tools like the Invisalign Oral Health Scan are ...

Dental hygiene is important — as is taking pride in your "pearly whites." But keeping your teeth bright and white can be a challenge, with various factors causing discoloration. Dr. Ronald Santana, ...

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 ...

Photo illustration by Oona Zenda of KFF Health News. 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 ...