Remineralizing Mouth Rinse: Easy DIY Recipe
Modern dental care has taught people that the only way to treat cavities is to fill them. But there are other options. …
Dental Hygiene
Because of the mouth-body connection, your dental hygiene impacts every other system in the body, including the lungs, brain, and heart. The name of the game is prevention, and that starts with dental hygiene.
A Dentist’s Homemade Teething Remedy: Gum-Soothing Popsicles
If you’re a parent with a young child, you know that teething is one of the most challenging and uncomfortable …
DIY Turmeric Teeth Whitening Paste
Everyone wants whiter teeth, but not everyone wants to deal with the potential side effects of conventional teeth …
DIY Mouthwash – An Oral Microbiome-Friendly Turmeric Recipe
If you’re one of the millions of people who use mouthwash on a daily basis, you may not realize that bottle of blue or …
DIY pH Balancing Mouth Rinse
Let’s face it: Some of the most delicious and frequently consumed beverages are often some of the most damaging to the …
Is Mouthwash Doing More Harm Than Good? Risks, Alternatives, and Better Solutions
We’ve all seen the commercials — just 30 seconds of swishing mouthwash and your teeth will be whiter, your gums will be …
A Dentist’s Review of Sonicare Toothbrushes
Here’s something you probably already know: Brushing teeth is critical for good dental health. However, all brushing …
How to Safely Use a Pacifier: Avoid Pacifier Teeth (plus, when to stop)
The baby pacifier debate has been raging for years, as parents try to sift through the conflicting information that …
Remineralizing Coconut Oil Pulling Chews
Have you been meaning to try oil pulling, but it just seems too messy? Whether you already enjoy oil pulling or would …
DIY Love Your Gums Neem Toothpaste
I’m a huge fan of making your own toothpaste in order to avoid harmful ingredients like triclosan that are found in many …
DIY Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste
Looking for a safe and effective way to remove surface stains on your teeth caused by coffee, tea, wine or berries? This …
DIY Probiotic Toothpaste
Looking for an alternative to commercial toothpastes containing toxic ingredients that are harmful to your health? …
DIY Kids’ Toothpaste
Like cereal or fruit drinks, toothpastes marketed to children are often found in colorful, fun packaging that masks the …
2020 Update: Best Kids Electric Toothbrush for Every Age
One of the questions I get asked most often is, should I get my child an electric toothbrush? Short answer: Yes. Long …
Hospitals Are Fighting Pneumonia With Brushing and Flossing (And Winning)
Since the discovery of antibiotics, beginning with penicillin in 1928, huge strides have been made in the fight against …
Essential Oils – The Potentially Unhealthy Ingredient in your “Healthy” Toothpaste
Think swapping toxic chemicals for an essential oils toothpaste is a safe bet? Think again! Your healthy and natural …
The 2 Best Electric Toothbrushes of 2023
“What toothbrush do you recommend?” is probably among the top five most common questions I’m asked on …
Charcoal Toothpaste: Safety, Teeth Whitening, & Best Brands
Charcoal toothpaste is a popular dental health trend. Many brands claim activated charcoal toothpaste can whiten teeth, …
3 All-Natural Mouthwashes + 3 DIYs to Help Break Your Listerine Habit
Do you remember those commercials that told you to suffer through your mouthwash routine? Well, a lot of us still follow …
9 Best Fluoride Free Toothpastes
More and more people are asking important questions about fluoride and exploring other options for toothpaste and dental …
What’s The Best Whitening Toothpaste?
From tooth polishes to whitening toothpastes to whitening strips to laser treatments, there are a ton of options to …
Quip Toothbrush Review: The Dentist Weighs In [2020 Update]
I tested the quip toothbrush for 8 weeks and got to know the founders of this popular Instagram brand. Is the quip …
The Lazy Person’s Guide to Great Teeth
If you follow these lazy-person-approved tips, you'll keep your teeth beautiful, healthy, and pain-free for life...all …
What Exactly Is the Mouth-Body Connection?
Your oral health has downstream effects in virtually every other system in the body. In this post, we’ll discuss what …