If you’ve been avoiding crunchy food due to dental problems, we have bad news for you. Your brain power may be dwindling.

Several research studies have shown that chewing stimulates your brain, while slurping down soft food does just the opposite. In some cases, a diet...

Gum disease significantly increases the risk of cancer in older women, according to a new study.

Researchers at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo have just released their findings from an extended study of 65,869 women, ages 54 to 86 years. The study wa...

Diabetes and Your Teeth

Many people with diabetes are aware that their medical condition increases their risk for developing oral health problems, such as gingivitis (early stage gum disease) and periodontitis (serious gum disease). Diabetes can cause blood vessels to t...