Is xylitol bad for you?
In today’s newsletter, we’re breaking down the study that claimed xylitol is bad for your heart, why the science doesn’t …
6 things you’ll always find in my bag…
Ever heard of “EDC”? It stands for Every Day Carry—the handful of essentials you bring with you wherever you go. …
The oldest organ in your mouth isn’t what you think
3.5 billion years of evolution gave you a built-in shield against cavities and gum disease. Here’s why it no …
Your mouthwash is backfiring—try this 2-min trick instead
Let’s be honest: most people don’t reach for mouthwash because it works. They use it because they like the feeling—the …
Still drinking tea from the natural food store?
In the 1990s and early 2000s, my family drank iced tea every day. We made it in large glass pitchers and kept it in the …
The two health problems I didn’t know were sabotaging me…
Over the years, I’ve learned the hard way: Doing the right thing the wrong way can still hurt you. I almost made that …
You’re not aging—you’re upgrading (if you do this)
When I was younger, longevity meant adding years. Today, it means adding life to those years. This month, I …
Most pediatricians miss this…
Every day, parents trust pediatricians and pediatric dentists to guide their child’s health. They assume recommendations …
You brush your teeth—but are you brushing for your heart?
A peer-reviewed study just confirmed something we’ve known in functional dentistry for years: The inflammation in your …
Your teeth aren’t yellow—they’re stained (and my must-haves for fixing it)
Most people reach for whitening strips the minute their teeth start looking yellow. But here’s the mistake I see all the …
Why conventional orthodontics is a scam
Conventional orthodontics is a scam. And I say that as a dentist who had all three of his now adult daughters go through …
The Whitening Mistake I Made on My Own Daughter
Whitening your teeth seems simple, right? You buy the strips, apply the gel, or use some trendy LED kit, and …
What private equity is doing to your dentist’s office
There’s a quiet takeover happening in dentistry—and it’s already impacting how patients are treated and how dentists …
Can you actually reverse a cavity?
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can actually reverse a cavity, the answer is yes—sometimes… Reversing a cavity …
So your dentist is still defending fluoride? Here’s what you’re going to forward them…
A reader recently asked me… “If Europe doesn’t fluoridate its water, why do they still have lower cavity rates …
Once I Read This Study, I Never Skipped a Day of Taking This Mineral
Both of my parents died of Alzheimer’s, so brain health isn’t just something I research—it’s personal. I’ve spent …
How I Get a 93+ Sleep Score Every Night
Back in dental school, my nickname was “Consumer Reports” because I was always the guy researching everything—car seats, …
This Mouth Bacteria Raises Stroke Risk by 20%—Do You Have It?
What if I told you the bacteria in your mouth could predict your risk of stroke? So much so, that a stroke researcher …
The One Supplement I’ll Never Skip + This Week’s Must-Haves
1. The Brain’s Fat Problem (And How to Fix It)Modern diets have stripped us of a critical …
A Federal Judge Sounded the Alarm on Fluoride—Then Politics Drowned It Out
One of the most underutilized tools in dentistry is magnesium—it’s that important for preventing cavities, healing …
Feel Tired No Matter What? This Molecule is Why
I used to think feeling tired after 8 hours of sleep was just “normal aging.” Turns out, it was something …
I Kept Seeing This Weird Symptom in My Patients—Until I Finally Figured Out Why
When I first started practicing dentistry, I kept noticing the same frustrating pattern in my patients. They brushed, …
Mark’s Must-Haves for Fluoride-Free (and Cavity-Free) Kids in 2025
When my daughters were little, people warned me that skipping fluoride would lead to cavities. “They’re going to …
My granddaughter got a cavity—here’s the exact protocol I put her on
When my three-year-old granddaughter was diagnosed with a cavity, my first thought wasn’t just, She needs a filling. It …