Here’s what most dentists tell you about canker sores: use a numbing gel, avoid spicy foods, and wait it out. Here’s what they don’t tell you: A 1977 study found that zinc supplementation reduced canker sore recurrence by 50% to 100% in patients with low zinc levels. Yet somehow, decades later, most people suffering with recurrent canker sores have …
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If you’re struggling with receding gums and nothing you’ve tried seems to work, this is for you. Your dentist says, “Some people are just prone to it.” Or “It’s genetic.” Or “You’re getting older—this is normal.” But “normal” doesn’t make it okay. And “genetic” doesn’t tell you how to stop it from getting worse. Your …
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I was there when my wife gave birth to all three of our daughters. Fast forward 30 years, and my wife and I had the privilege of supporting our eldest daughter after she gave birth herself. Anyone who’s witnessed that time knows it: the fatigue is brutal. You’re so tired and sleep-deprived that your brain …
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I used to dread Halloween. As a dentist, it felt like a night dedicated to everything I was trying to protect my patients from. Buckets of candy. Soda. Sticky caramel. Acid baths for enamel. It’s a nightmare for any dentist! But after nearly forty years as a dentist—and a dad—I see it differently now. Halloween …
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These oral bacteria tripled cancer risk in a massive new study. Researchers followed 122,000 people for nearly a decade. They found something wild. Three mouth bacteria—and one fungus—could predict pancreatic cancer risk years before diagnosis. People with high levels of Porphyromonas gingivalis, Eubacterium nodatum, and Parvimonas micra were 3.4 times more likely to develop pancreatic cancer. …
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You might trust your magnesium supplement. You shouldn’t. Independent labs have found heavy metals—lead, cadmium, arsenic—in several popular magnesium products. Small amounts. But dose after dose, they can build up. I learned that the hard way… A few years ago, I took a magnesium supplement that looked good—clean label, strong reviews, affordable. Then I read …
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If you’re overdue for dental care, I want to talk to you directly. Maybe you’re several years (or even decades) behind on cleanings. Maybe you’re ignoring tooth pain. Haven’t flossed in ages. If that’s you, it’s important to me that you know: You’re not lazy and you are not a failure. And to the dentists …
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For years in my practice, I saw my patients panic about stains before interviews, weddings, or big events. I even offered free stain removal for brides and grooms who wanted a perfect smile on their big day. Back then, I didn’t drink coffee myself. I understood the frustration, of course, but I hadn’t experienced it …
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I never understood coffee. For years, I tried. Different beans. Different cafés. Friends told me I just hadn’t found the right cup. Patients swore it was their lifeline. And I wanted to see what they saw.But every sip tasted the same to me—burnt, bitter, hollow. Then, while in Verona with my wife Roseann for our …
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Last week I shared my personal longevity must‑haves. The response was overwhelming—many of you shared stories of living with chronic illness, caring for parents with dementia, or simply wanting to stay healthy for your kids and grandkids. Others sent sharp questions about the science behind longevity. Reading through it all, I saw the same themes come …
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