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Dental Health

If weight loss feels harder than it should, read this

For years, when patients asked me about weight gain, I’d deflect. “That’s not really my area. Talk to your doctor.” I was wrong. A study just ca...

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Sick Right Now? Read This Before You Grab a Cough Drop

I knew we were in trouble when I saw Jack’s eyes in the rearview mirror.My wife and I had just picked up the grandkids because our daughter and son-in...

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When’s the last time your dentist asked about your blood sugar?

When’s the last time your dentist asked about your blood sugar? Probably never. But here’s what I’ve learned in 40+ years of practice: If your b...

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What I actually packed for 90 days abroad (and what I regret bringing)

I’ve been reflecting on the three months my wife and I spent in Europe last year. Roseann and I bounced between Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Germany...

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Your mouthwash is backfiring—try this 2-min trick instead

Let’s be honest: most people don’t reach for mouthwash because it works. They use it because they like the feeling—the tingle, the swish, the illusion...

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Is your sleep worse in the winter?

Most of us learned that breathing is simple: oxygen goes in, carbon dioxide goes out. But there’s actually a third gas that quietly determines how wel...

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Why I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions

I was bike riding this morning, and I started thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Actually, that’s not quite right—I was thinking about how I do...

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If your gums bleed, this seal is already failing

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...

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The Potato Trick Dentists Don’t Talk About

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,...

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If You’re on Ozempic, Read This Before Your Next Dental Visit

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...

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What I’m doing about my 8-year-old granddaughter’s cavity

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?...

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Is a 70 degree bedroom ruining your sleep?

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....