There are many causes of bad breath (halitosis) and many people may be unaware they have it. It’s just one of those things that folks are often reluctant to talk about. Causes include poor oral hygiene, gum disease, sinus and respiratory tract infections, acid reflux and more. But by far, the most common cause is…
Month: April 2014
Eating for dental health – Yes, you are what you eat.
When we last considered diet in my post on “Eating on the Wlid Side,” I promised some tips on eating for better dental health. Most of what I have to say is old news, like avoiding sticky and sugary snacks like caramels and the like. But it is important to understand why this matters. The…
Oral health and eating on the wild side
Recently I read a book by Jo Robinson entitled “Eating on the Wild Side”. Basically it’s a well-researched exploration of the evolution of most of the fruits and vegetables we consume. It’s a fascinating read if you have an interest in food. It describes how through decades of cross-breeding and tampering with our food to…
Olive Oil as a Gargling Agent?
The first time I heard of “oil pulling “ was a few years ago when a periodontist friend of mine suggested it for a patient of ours who was not responding to traditional therapy. I decided to write this blog about it in part because another patient asked me about it this morning. Apparently this…
Dental Savings Plan - Save on Your Dental Visits with an In-House Plan
I remember practicing in an office in Southampton in the 70’s before there was dental insurance on the East Coast. No one really knew if it was going to be a good thing or not. (Dental insurance had been available for about 10 years in California before heading east.) Well, now here we are almost…
