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...

Dental Health

In a few days, my house is going to be full. All three of my daughters are coming home for Thanksgiving, along with my grandkids—and I cannot wait.I w...

Dental Health

Thirty years ago, when I started associating periodontal disease to cardiovascular risk, other dentists told me I was overstepping. “Stay in your l...

Dental Health

I turned 40 in 1999. At the time, I felt pretty much the same as I did at 30. Maybe a little slower on the tennis court, sure. But otherwise? Fine....

Dental Health

A patient came to see me many years ago—let’s call her Carol.  She was 58, took great care of her teeth, and had been on a statin for her cholester...

Dental Health

This weekend, while everyone’s focused on Halloween candy, I’m thinking about something completely different: the sun.October 31st marks the point in...

Dental Health

Here’s what most dentists tell you about canker sores: use a numbing gel, avoid spicy foods, and wait it out. Here’s what they don’t tell you: A...

Dental Health

If you’re struggling with receding gums and nothing you’ve tried seems to work, this is for you.Your dentist says, “Some people are just prone to it.”...