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Dental Health

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....

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Why are the healthiest people often the worst sleepers?

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...

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Most people miss this December health risk

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...

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If you wake up with a dry mouth or bad breath, read this immediately

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...

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Stop Buying Junk. Invest in Your 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...