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

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among nursing home residents, having a nursing aide help them maintain good oral hygiene lowers the odds of them dying from pneumonia, a study suggests. Pneumonia is the ...

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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — While older adults are keeping more of their natural teeth than previous generations, they still face greater oral health challenges than their younger counterparts. And this can ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

Oral HPV burden is highest among older men, which puts them at higher risk of developing oropharyngeal cancer, according to research published in JAMA Otolarygology - Head and Neck Surgery. A team led ...