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Ask the Dentist began when my daughter Catharine saw an opportunity to take my unique approach to dentistry to the world wide web. Our goal is to teach you how to have beautiful and functional teeth for your whole life. It doesn’t matter what mistakes you’ve made in the past, or what you didn’t know before. Your mouth can heal itself, and it’s not too late to begin!
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The fertility factor no one talks about
You might be tracking your cycle. You might be taking prenatals, getting your body ready, or even weighing fertility …
You’re probably missing this mineral
Sometimes what’s missing isn’t a better toothbrush. It’s a mineral. I’ve seen too many patients who brush and floss and …
10 weird things I do to keep my teeth cavity-free
I’ve seen countless patients over the years who brushed and flossed religiously—twice a day, never missed a checkup—and …
Dear pediatricians: please stop doing these 4 things
At the very first well-baby visit, a divide begins. Medical over here. Dental over there. But the mouth isn’t separate …
4 things you’re doing “right” that still cause cavities
A parent wrote me last week: “We brush. We floss. We’ve switched toothpaste. But my kid still keeps getting cavities. …
Everything I use before 9am… (plus links)
Everyone’s talking about morning routines—but most of them skip the mouth (of course). If you’ve ever wondered what I …
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FAQs
Dental Implants Cost: Price by Type, Procedure & How to Save
What are dental implants? Dental implants replace an extracted tooth with an artificial tooth root, shaped like a screw, …
What’s The Best Whitening Toothpaste?
From tooth polishes to whitening toothpastes to whitening strips to laser treatments, there are a ton of options to …
I Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Forever. What Should I Do?
Has it been a while? A lot of people have been writing in saying that they want to go back to the dentist, but they’re …
Why Am I Getting Cavities All of a Sudden?
If you’re getting cavities all of a sudden, here’s what to know and some strategies to help you find the root cause.
Do Certain Toothpastes Cause Canker Sores?
Many toothpastes contain an ingredient called Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). SLS is a strong detergent and has …
Can You Get Gum Disease From Kissing Someone?
But there’s something you need to be aware of. A kiss can exchange up to 80 million bacteria. It might sound like a …
What’s the Best Mouthwash for Bad Breath?
The best mouthwash for bad breath is actually no mouthwash. Read why mouthwash might be causing your bad breath instead …
Can Wisdom Teeth Surgery Cause a Thinning of the Face?
Has this happened to you? Please email me at [email protected] if you’re willing to share a before and after photo …
Are Red Spots On My Baby’s Gums Normal?
Most parents don’t notice these little red spots on the gums when kids lose their baby teeth. Here’s what they mean.