tooth loss

Is toothlessness a sign of heart disease?

A new study has found that toothless heart disease patients are twice as likely to die as those with teeth which may suggest that losing teeth could offer insight into deadly heart disease. Gum disease is a common cause of tooth loss and gum disease-related inflammation which has been found to play a role in ...click here to read more

Tooth loss, complication of diabetes

Research has found that tooth loss is a complication of diabetes. Diabetes, especially if unmanaged, can result in many health complications, such as nerve damage and even vision loss. The new findings suggest that diabetics are twice as likely to experience tooth loss in comparison to those without diabetes. Lead researcher, Dr. Bei Wu, said, ...click here to read more