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 …
Mark's Must-Haves
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, …
What I think about every October 31st
This weekend, while everyone’s focused on Halloween candy, I’m thinking about something completely …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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 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 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 …
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 …
The One Supplement I’ll Never Skip + My Must-Haves This Week
I’m always testing new ways to optimize my health, but some habits become non-negotiables—things I’d never skip. This …
22 small changes to protect your mouth in perimenopause
I’d like to try something different—inspired by my friend Cory Rodriguez’s health newsletter, I’ll share one …
My diet secret isn’t what you think…
Most people think cravings are about willpower. But what if they’re really about missing minerals? I’ll link my …
I couldn’t talk about this breath mint until now…
I’ve been dying to share this one with you… For the past year, I’ve kept a pack of these mints in my pocket, toiletry …
The one thing I always pack—even before my toothbrush
Being on the road this week in LA visiting my two nephews and filming a podcast was the perfect reminder of how critical …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …