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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 …

Read moreDiet Matters More than Brushing for Strong Teeth. Here’s Why.
Dental Nutrition, Recipes

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 …

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bulimia
Dental Nutrition

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 …

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matcha
Dental Nutrition

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 …

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phytic acid
Dental Nutrition

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 …

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cbd oil
Dental Nutrition

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 …

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vitamin k2 foods
Dental Nutrition

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 …

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vitamin k2
Dental Nutrition

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 …

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microbiome omelet
Dental Nutrition, Recipes

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 …

Read moreDr. B’s Microbiome Omelet
turmeric benefits
Dental Nutrition

5 Ways Turmeric Benefits Oral Health

You know turmeric as an inflammation-fighting superfood that can improve symptoms of arthritis, improve digestion, and …

Read more5 Ways Turmeric Benefits Oral Health
5-minute paleo tuna salad
Dental Nutrition, Recipes

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 …

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easy paleo marinated steak bites
Dental Nutrition, Recipes

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 …

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vitamin k2 for jaw development
Dental Nutrition, Recipes

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 …

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poached pastured eggs
Dental Nutrition, Recipes

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 …

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gouda spinach dip
Dental Nutrition, Recipes

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 …

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Dental Nutrition

8 Healthy & Fun Alternatives to Halloween Candy

Halloween is really a scary holiday for dentists — cavities from the massive sugar intake can appear virtually …

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salad
Dental Nutrition, Recipes

Beet and Watermelon Salad

I’m a huge proponent of getting your nutrients from your food instead of using supplements. This recipe …

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nitric oxide
Dental Nutrition

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 …

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Inflamed Gums
Dental Nutrition, Recipes

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? …

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best foods for oral health
Dental Nutrition

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 …

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garlic
Dental Nutrition

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 …

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The Complete Guide to Sugar
Dental Nutrition

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 …

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The Complete Guide to Easter Candy
Dental Nutrition

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 …

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Vitamin K2 and Breastfeeding: What Every Parent Must Know
Dental Nutrition

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.

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