Patients with a common type of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) had lower calcium and vitamin D levels, indicating that calcium metabolism may be linked to these

Our primal ancestors generally had healthy mouths. How could that be? They never brushed their teeth with commercial chemical toothpastes. They never flossed with manufactured

Our mouths are home to billions of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms. These tiny tenants, collectively called the oral microbiota, are vital

The composition of the gut microbiome can help predict the onset of type 2 diabetes, according to research published recently in Diabetes Care. A team

A “leaky gut” and a “leaky mouth” are like leaky plumbing pipes. If your plumbing pipes are leaking, then you have to get all of

Barbara is a new patient of a dental colleague I know well. He is a well-trained biological dentist. Barbara was at her wits end, and

Meet one of your primal ancestors. He’s not your immediate relative, but he may be the origin of the human species. The picture below is

A breakfast sandwich filled with an egg and processed cheese, followed by a glass of juice and a donut may sound delicious, but it’s far

Our kids have tooth decay not because they’re deficient in fluoride. Alvin Danenberg, DDS. Our kids have bleeding gums not because they don’t brush and

I tell my patients that their gut and health are dependent on moving their body. But many don’t know that even dental health is indirectly

Obese adults and adolescents are thought to have certain gut and oral microbiota variations, but less is known about the corresponding relationships in young children.

We all are exposed to stress. Some of us deal with it well. Many of us don’t. Did you know that chronic stress can destroy