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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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?...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...