Oral health is not given much attention after 60 but it is vital in overall well being as it influences nutrition, speaking ...

Certain genetic disorders can greatly increase the risk of oral cancer. In people with these disorders, oral cancer may develop at a younger age compared with its other causes. Tobacco and alcohol are ...

As you age, maintaining good oral hygiene becomes more important. Here’s what dental experts recommend to keep your teeth in great shape. Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...