The cavity risk your dentist isn’t asking about
At my annual physical, my doctor asks about my diet, sleep, and stress levels. When most people go to the dentist, they …
What I’m stocking up on before my daughters come home
In a few days, my house is going to be full. All three of my daughters are coming home for Thanksgiving, along with my …
Why Your Cardiologist Should Talk to Your Dentist
Thirty years ago, when I started associating periodontal disease to cardiovascular risk, other dentists told me I was …
This is what aging really looks like in your mouth
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, …
On a Statin or SSRI? Read This Before Your Next Dental Cleaning
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 …
What I think about every October 31st
This weekend, while everyone’s focused on Halloween candy, I’m thinking about something completely …
Why do I keep getting canker sores?
Here’s what most dentists tell you about canker sores: use a numbing gel, avoid spicy foods, and wait it out. …
I Have Receding Gums. What Do I Do Now?
If you’re struggling with receding gums and nothing you’ve tried seems to work, this is for you. Your …
The supplement that could change postpartum recovery
I was there when my wife gave birth to all three of our daughters. Fast forward 30 years, and my wife and I had the …
Before your kids go trick-or-treating, read this…
I used to dread Halloween. As a dentist, it felt like a night dedicated to everything I was trying to protect my …
Your dentist might catch cancer before your doctor can
These oral bacteria tripled cancer risk in a massive new study. Researchers followed 122,000 people for nearly a decade. …
Why I Stopped Taking My Old Magnesium
You might trust your magnesium supplement. You shouldn’t. Independent labs have found heavy metals—lead, cadmium, …
For everyone who’s been avoiding the dentist…
If you’re overdue for dental care, I want to talk to you directly. Maybe you’re several years (or even decades) …
My two secret weapons against coffee stains
For years in my practice, I saw my patients panic about stains before interviews, weddings, or big events. I even …
a (somewhat silly) confession
I never understood coffee. For years, I tried. Different beans. Different cafés. Friends told me I just hadn’t found the …
What I’d tell you if we sat down to talk longevity over coffee
Last week I shared my personal longevity must‑haves. The response was overwhelming—many of you shared stories of …
What I wish my parents knew before they got sick
I shared the story of losing my parents to early onset dementia in last week’s newsletter (link in case you missed it) …
What I Wish Dental School Had Taught Me About the Oral Microbiome
I want to share something I was never taught in dental school, but I wish I had been. It would’ve changed how I …
After losing both of my parents to dementia, this one thing became non-negotiable…
Both of my parents died of dementia-related illnesses. Watching them lose their memory, personality, and ultimately …
Why I refused to add 10% hydroxyapatite to our toothpaste…
Today’s newsletter is more technical than usual. If you love data, you’ll enjoy this deep dive—it exposes one of …
What finally fixed my dragon breath
Back in dental school, I’d stay up late studying with a plate of my wife’s chocolate chip cookies as fuel. I brushed at …
No One’s Explained Your Bad Breath Like This Before…
I love skiing in the winter. But every time I’m out on the slopes, I cringe when I see the water vapor people lose on …
Why your mouth feels like cotton at 2am
If you live with dry mouth, you’ll recognize these struggles right away. Dry mouth can happen for many reasons—common …
Why I Take Turmeric Every Day
When I first started seeing patients in Silicon Valley, I noticed something odd. Many of my South Asian patients …