Emerson Dental Associates

09/26/2018

While sports accidents account for a high percentage of dental injuries in school age children, some can be prevented. Studies have demonstrated that wearing a mouthguard significantly lowers the incidence as well as the severity of trauma to the teeth and mouth.

09/19/2018

Researchers are studying the possibility that the tongue may have specialized nerve cells and that a sixth sense may actually exist.

New study in mice sheds light on how animals stay hydrated

09/12/2018

Not only can the health of your smile affect your overall health and well-being, more than 90% of all systemic�diseases (diseases affecting organs and systems in the body) may manifest signs and symptoms in the oral cavity.

09/05/2018

Six Reasons your gums may be bleeding when you brush your teeth:

If you regularly see red when you brush your teeth, it could be cause for concern. Here's why your gums are bleeding and what to do about it.

08/29/2018

More proof that your oral health and overall health are inextricably linked:

One more reason your mother was right about flossing regularly — diseased gums can lead to esophageal cancer, says a new study.

08/22/2018

An informative guide for parents and children on how the teeth develop and what function each tooth performs:

Strong teeth play an important role in digestion, speech, and keeping you healthy. Learn about the four types of teeth and how they function.

08/15/2018

Researchers are exploring the role your genes, environment and oral microbiome play in the development of dental disease.

Scientists probe how genes and the environment influence oral health.

08/08/2018

While an electric toothbrush offers several features not present in a manual one, the type of brush you use and its effectiveness depends upon your dental needs and abilities.

Experts tell you the deal, since your mouth can't.

08/01/2018

Efforts to engineer new blood vessels in teeth using 3D inspired technology may one day be able to restore the vitality of teeth compromised by injury or decay.

While root canals are effective in saving a tooth that has become infected or decayed, this age-old procedure may cause teeth to become brittle and susceptible to fracture over time. Now researchers at OHSU in Portland, Oregon, have developed a process by which they can engineer new blood vessels in...

07/18/2018

E-Cigarettes may be just as harmful to your oral health as to***co products.

Two new studies demonstrate the negative effects e-cigarettes may have for oral health, with one study claiming va**ng is just as harmful as smoking.

07/11/2018

Learn how changes in your saliva can reflect changes in your health:

Check out these telltale signs from your spit.

07/04/2018

Some oral health concerns during the teen years from the American Dental Association:

Teens have very specific dental health concerns that include braces, oral piercings, wisdom teeth and more.