Activating a set of sleeping buds everyone has in their jaw could put an end to tooth loss in less than 5 years, says new ...

People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that's perhaps lesser known is that they're more likely than the overall population to have poor oral health. People living with schizophrenia ...

Missing teeth create consequences that extend far beyond cosmetic concerns, particularly affecting your digestive system and stomach health. When teeth are absent, the body’s ability to properly ...

The human body is remarkably good at handling repairs. Cut the skin, and the blood will clot over the wound and the healing process begins. Break a bone, and the body will knit it back together as ...

Implants replace the roots of missing teeth, do not move, or cause bone damage, as is usually the case with tooth-root-supported bridges. The adjacent, healthy teeth are not affected as with bridges.

There's growing evidence that the number of missing teeth a person has is an indicator of their risk of dying earlier than expected, and new research suggests the condition of their remaining teeth ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic, with photos by Michael Martin and China Wong / Getty Images Patrick Brown is quick with a smile. As such, it does not take long to see that Brown has ...