Ends tonight: the two things I’ll never sleep without
Most people think sleep apnea means an overweight man in his 60s. That stereotype nearly kept me and my entire family …
What I’m Buying on Prime Day
It’s Prime Day. If you’re planning to stock up, and you’re curious what I’m stocking up on, here are the three …
My July 4th Dinner Strategy (Sleep Hack Included)
If you’re planning a July 4th cookout, here’s what I’ve got lined up… 1. My go-to burger (with hidden …
Is your mouthwash blocking weight loss?
Everyone’s talking about Ozempic. But almost no one is talking about this: You might already have your own version …
Low-fat advice didn’t just fail us—it hardened our arteries.
Last week I mentioned something in passing that caught your attention: during my time in Iceland, I couldn’t help but …
Why I Got Fired My First Year as a Dentist
It was the summer of 1982, and I wasn’t a dentist yet. I was a 20-something biochemistry and art history major at the …
This country doesn’t fluoridate their water. Here’s what shocked me.
I just got back from back-to-back travel: first a family wedding in New York, then a week in Iceland with my middle …
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 …
One patient said it saved them. Another said it ruined them.
A root canal saved one of my patients. Another told me it ruined their health. That contrast—so common, so extreme—is …
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 …