If I had bleeding gums, here’s what I’d do
The kind of dentistry I was trained to do did not hand out much good news. Gingivitis, caught early, is the one dental …
Why I don’t buy collagen, but take this instead
It’s one of the most expensive misunderstandings in the supplement aisle: collagen. Collagen powder marketing …
13 weird things I do to stay cavity-free
I haven’t had a new cavity in decades. Not because I brush harder than you—brushing harder actually causes damage, …
Can I regrow my gums?
Every few weeks, someone forwards me a video, more or less following the same script: “Dentists don’t want you to know …
What’s actually on my bathroom sink right now
I’m picky to a fault about what earns a spot on my bathroom sink. Here’s the whole lineup… 1. The …
8 things other countries do to protect kids’ teeth that I am definitely stealing
We spend more in the US on dental care than any nation on earth and our kids still get cavities at rates other countries …
Cough drops = lollipops (and what I use instead)
If you’ve been sick this July, you’ve probably done something to your teeth you’d never do on purpose. …
Dentist as Destiny Part 6: How many teeth do you have?
The dentist you choose is shaping your destiny. Here are Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 if you …
How I beat midday bad breath
Ever been out, mid-conversation, and caught a whiff of something a little off, only to realize a beat later that …
Dentist as Destiny Part 5:Trying to get pregnant? Check your gums first
The dentist you choose is shaping your destiny (and in this case, your family’s destiny). Here are …
Dentist as Destiny Part 4: Why the heck is my dentist asking about my snoring?
The dentist you choose will shape your destiny. Here are Parts 1, 2, and 3 if you’d like to …
My must-haves for canker sores
A reader wrote in this week: “Is magnesium good for canker sores?” Yes. But if magnesium is the only …
Dentist as Destiny Part 3: Can treating your gums lower your blood sugar?
The dentist you choose is shaping your destiny. Here are Parts 1 and 2 if you’d like to read …
Why do runners get more cavities?
At mile 18 of a marathon, some of the fittest people on earth are reaching into their running vests for a fistful of …
My must-haves after a round of antibiotics
A reader wrote in this week:“Dr. B, I just finished a course of Augmentin, and I keep reading about what …
Dentist as Destiny Part 2: If Alzheimer’s runs in your family, read this…
The dentist you choose is shaping your destiny. This is Part 2 of 8. Today, we talk about your brain. Remember our two …
A dentist’s must-haves for keeping teeth white between cleaning
The best whitening tool I own isn’t a product. It’s not the polisher I keep in my bathroom drawer, it’s not …
Dentist as Destiny Part 1: Bleeding gums are a vital sign
The dentist you choose today will show up in your heart, your brain, and your gut decades from now. Picture two people. …
My diet secret isn’t what you think…
Most people think cravings are about willpower. But what if they’re really about missing minerals? I’ll link my …
Unsexy drugstore products I swear by after 40 years as a dentist
These things have no sexy branding, no slick marketing campaign—but they’re what you’ll find in my basket …
“weird” things I do to stay healthy…
If you followed me around for a week, you’d see a few health habits that make perfect sense: exercise, flossing, taking …
You guys really liked the dark chocolate thing!
Last week’s list landed harder than I expected — especially the darkchocolate thing! (Here it is in case you …
After every cleaning, I sent my patients home with chocolate
Your dentist has told you what to avoid: sugar, soda, ice, sticky candy. But they’ve probably never told you …
The order I actually use my stuff
A reader named Nancy wrote in this week with a question I’ve been getting in different forms for years: …