Diet Matters More than Brushing for Strong Teeth. Here’s Why.
Brush, floss, mouthwash, and go to the dentist. That’s what we’re often told is the “key” to oral health. If you want …
Dental Nutrition
Mango Banana “Nice” Cream Recipe
Treating yourself to a bowl of ice cream doesn’t have to leave you wondering if your oral health takes a hit. Try …
How Bulimia Affects The Teeth + How to Find Hope
Struggling with bulimia can cause painful, and sometimes irreversible, damage to the teeth and mouth. But to fix the …
8 Reasons Your Teeth and Body Love Matcha Green Tea
I’ve said it over and over again—I am a huge fan of high-quality teas like matcha. I travel everywhere with these tea …
Is phytic acid good or bad for teeth? Plus 30+ Phytic Acid Foods
This nutrient might help you avoid some disease but might lead to getting more cavities. Let’s look at what phytic acid …
CBD Oil Benefits for Better Dental & Overall Health
Are you afraid to go to the dentist? You’re not alone. One out of every four people has dental anxiety. Dental phobia is …
Vitamin K2 Foods: Top Choices for Healthy Teeth
Maintaining healthy, cavity-free teeth requires a careful balancing act of several factors. You must use proper brushing …
Vitamin K2 Benefits for Dental Health
Though overshadowed by calcium and d3, vitamin k2 is a critical nutrient for oral and dental health. found primarily in …
Dr. B’s Microbiome Omelet
We often hear about the gut and brain connection, but we tend to forget that the microbiota of the human …
5 Ways Turmeric Benefits Oral Health
You know turmeric as an inflammation-fighting superfood that can improve symptoms of arthritis, improve digestion, and …
5-Minute Paleo Tuna Salad
My nephew Neal created this tuna salad recipe and, man, have I been hooked (ha!) ever since! Neal is one of those people …
Easy Paleo Marinated Steak Bites
We live such busy lives that it’s often hard to imagine coming home to cook dinner after a long day—even though we know …
Spiced Cinnamon Buttered Popcorn
If you’ve ever finished off a tub of popcorn only to spend the next hour picking corn kernels out of your teeth, you …
Poached Pastured Egg Recipe
If you’ve poked around on Ask the Dentist much, you know that I’m a big fan of the paleo diet. And if you’re also a fan …
Warm Smoked Gouda and Spinach Dip
Here are two foodie truths that you must understand: First, there is no better appetizer than a warm, gooey, cheesy …
8 Healthy & Fun Alternatives to Halloween Candy
Halloween is really a scary holiday for dentists — cavities from the massive sugar intake can appear virtually …
Beet and Watermelon Salad
I’m a huge proponent of getting your nutrients from your food instead of using supplements. This recipe …
Nitric Oxide and Oral Health
Should you be taking a nitric oxide supplement? Learn why nitric oxide is critical to dental and overall health, and how …
Soothe Inflamed Gums with this Turmeric Golden Milk Tea Recipe
Gum disease is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world—60% of us have it. When did we become okay with this? …
The Five Best Foods for Optimal Oral Health
You’ve heard dentists go on and on about how you have to floss and brush in order to control biofilm and plaque. But …
How Garlic Fights Gum Disease, Cavities, and Toothaches
Garlic has been used for medicinal purposes since 3000 B.C. Allicin, the same stuff that gives you garlic breath is …
The Complete Guide to Sugar
We are programmed to love sugar, yet with quantities in the modern diet, sugar has become toxic. Here's everything you …
The Complete Guide to Easter Candy
Watching our daughters hunt for eggs Easter morning are some of my fondest memories as a father. But it always freaks me …
Vitamin K2 and Breastfeeding: What Every Parent Must Know
Two main things that changed with the modern lifestyle could be to blame for much of our modern oral health problems.