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Sugar is a primary cause of tooth decay. Halloween launched a long sugar-laden season in our diets — one that runs through Christmas and the New Year. However, there is an effective way you can reduce the amount of sugar you consume — and thereby limiting the damage it can do to your teeth — …

I recently wrote about the connection between oral health and your overall wellness. But sometimes it takes a shocking story to get the public’s attention and provide a powerful illustration of that connection. In June, Tony Gwynn, Jr., hall of fame baseball player, died at the age of 54 from salivary gland cancer. He had …

On Monday, March 17, The Blade published an article (see the full article here) discussing the direct link between oral health and heart health. The article made the case that neglecting your oral health can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Among the recommendations for maintaining good oral health were regular checkups …

Do you have a fussy, uncomfortable child who is teething? If so, I have found a very helpful all-natural and soothing solution — a Baltic Amber teething necklace. As soon as I put it on my daughter Paisley (photos above), I noticed a totally different baby. She was no longer fussy – she was happy …

Many people suffer from cold sores.* They’re unsightly and cause discomfort. There’s no cure for a cold sore infection. And the blisters may recur sporadically, often triggered by fatigue, fever, exposure to the sun, stress, menstruation or a weakened immune system. If you suffer from cold sores (like I do) you know it’s not a …

In the midst of this record-setting Toledo winter, it’s hard to think about much more than cold and snow, much less remember that next week is Ash Wednesday. The days prior to the start of Lent have always held significance for me. Fat Tuesday is a day when Polish mothers and grandmothers traditionally used up …