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 ...

Tooth loss doesn't just make eating harder, it may also make thinking more challenging. A new study from Hiroshima University ...

The scientists found more signs of inflammation and cell death in the brains of mice that lost their teeth. They focused on the hippocampus, a part of the brain that is key for memory and learning.

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 ...

Study shows tooth loss, not low-protein intake, drives memory decline in aging mice, hinting that reduced chewing may ...

Previous studies have speculated that there may be an association between edentulism and worsening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but research presented at the recent American Association for Dental ...

A new study has revealed the hidden emotional challenges patients go through following tooth loss. Patients highlight feelings of self-consciousness, shame or fear as well as physical sensations such ...