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 …
Mark's Must-Haves
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 …
Most pediatricians miss this…
Every day, parents trust pediatricians and pediatric dentists to guide their child’s health. They assume recommendations …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
9 Things My Grandkids (and I) Can’t Get Enough Of This Winter ❄️
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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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These Are the Things I Personally Stocked Up On Today (Dr. B’s NO-BS BLACK FRIDAY GUIDE Inside)
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Mark’s Must-Haves: My Favorite Black Friday Deal (Up to 40% Off)
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Mark’s Must-Haves: My #1 Mineral for Sleep
Happy Friday! I’m trying out this new format based on your feedback: Mark’s Must-Haves—products I personally use …