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 …
Mark’s Must-Haves for Fresh Breath, Deep Sleep, and Better Circulation (Yes, Even There 🍆)
Valentine’s Day is here, and let’s be honest—bad breath, poor sleep, and low energy don’t exactly set the mood. The …
My 2025 Daily Non-Negotiables for Energy, Longevity & Oral Health
Most people think health is about what you do once in a while. It’s not. It’s what you do every day that shapes your …
When my teeth get sensitive, this is EXACTLY what I do
Ever felt that sharp zing from hot coffee, ice cream, or even just breathing in cold air? Tooth sensitivity isn’t …
The Fat That Fights Inflammation—Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About It?
When we think about fats, most of us focus on omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids—the well-known players in the world of …
If I had a cavity, here is EXACTLY how I would reverse it
Here’s exactly what I’d do and what I would eat if I had a small cavity I wanted to reverse. Cavities aren’t permanent. …
It’s time for dentists to confront the truth about fluoride
For decades, fluoride has been lauded as a key ingredient in preventing tooth decay, leading to widespread water …
9 Things My Grandkids (and I) Can’t Get Enough Of This Winter ❄️
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Is your child’s snoring a red flag? 🚩
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What I’m Snacking on These Days (And Why You Should Too)
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What I Take Every Day as a Functional Dentist in My 60s
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