Dental Health

Last week, I was helping my son-in-law fix a leaky faucet in their kitchen. The problem? A worn-out rubber gasket. It was supposed to create a wate...

Dental Health

It’s December 22nd. You’re surrounded by sugar. Your oral microbiome is under siege. When you constantly expose your teeth to sugar—through candy,...

Dental Health

If you’re taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, I need to tell you something your doctor probably didn’t mention when they wrote that prescri...

Dental Health

When my three-year-old granddaughter was diagnosed with a cavity, my first thought wasn’t just, She needs a filling.  It was, How did we get here?...

Dental Health

If you’re waking up tired this winter—mouth dry, groggy, maybe even a little sore throat—it’s not just age. And it’s not bad luck.It’s your bedroom....

Dental Health

It was 2006, and I woke up to three pillows hitting my face. My daughters—all three of them—had been in the same hotel room with me the night befor...

Dental Health

I love a good Napa cab as much as anyone. But here’s what we know about alcohol and your mouth: the news isn’t great. The good news? Today I’m sharing...

Dental Health

I’m going to be direct with you: If your breath is consistently bad, covering it up with mints and mouthwash isn’t just masking the problem—it’s makin...

Dental Health

Yesterday I spent Thanksgiving chasing my grandkids around the yard. Tag, soccer, the whole nine yards.I’m 66, and I can still keep up.That didn’t hap...

Dental Health

Why do men get bleeding gums far more often than women? You’ve probably noticed it too. Maybe you’re a guy in your 40s whose gums bleed like crazy,...

Dental Health

If you take supplements, this is worth a read.Most people I talk to are doing it right on paper: buying high-quality brands, taking them consistently,...

Dental Health

At my annual physical, my doctor asks about my diet, sleep, and stress levels. When most people go to the dentist, they get asked—mostly—if they’re...