Facial appearance: As the bone shrinks in the jaw, it can change the look of the lower face, causing the lips and cheeks to sag. Your face can look sunken or aged. Issues with dental implants: If bone ...

When people think about oral health — brushing, flossing, and dental visits usually come to mind. Yet one often-overlooked ...

Researchers from Penn’s School of Dental Medicine discovered that training the innate immune system may lead to increased bone loss in inflammatory conditions such as periodontitis and arthritis.

Tooth loss and bone degeneration are problems that modern medicine still struggles to fix. Data from the National Bone Health Policy Institute shows that 10 million Americans over the age of 50 have ...

Deep tooth infections can quietly fuel inflammation that disrupts blood sugar control, and treating them may benefit overall metabolic health.

Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

Tooth Toss Is a Sign of Osteoporosis: People often suffer from joint pain, gum problems, and toothaches. In some cases, teeth even begin to break. Most people ignore these problems, believing them to ...