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06/17/2026

BBQ season is here, and we love it. Just a friendly heads up that most BBQ sauces bring a combination of sugar and acid that can temporarily soften enamel, making teeth a little more vulnerable right after eating. Rinsing with water between plates and waiting about 30 minutes before brushing gives your enamel time to settle back down.

Enjoy every bite. Your teeth will thank you for the little extra care.

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06/13/2026

New on our blog:
A new study found that higher combined exposure to fluoride and lead was associated with lower bone mineral density in American children and teens.

It's a reminder that the body experiences environmental exposures together, not one at a time.
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For many people here in St. Louis, the news about our water system has been a little unsettling. Over the past year, homeowners across the city have received letters asking them to help identify what their water service lines are made from as part of an ongoing effort to find and eventually replace....

06/11/2026

Most people were never actually taught how to floss correctly. The C-curve around each tooth and going just under the gumline is what makes the difference.

06/10/2026

Teeth start forming before birth. A new study of over 4000 mother-child pairs found that lower vitamin D during pregnancy was linked to significantly higher cavity rates in young children.

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Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is linked to early childhood cavities, highlighting the need for prenatal screening and supplementation.

06/05/2026

Over the years, oral bacteria have been identified in places far beyond the mouth, including the heart, arteries, joints, placenta, and digestive tract. A growing body of research continues to explore how oral health may influence systems throughout the body.
Scientists recently found the bacterium responsible for cavities living in the gut microbiome of Parkinson's patients. Once there, it produces an enzyme that can travel to the brain. The research is still in early stages, but for anyone thinking about health from a whole-body perspective, it's worth keeping on your radar.

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Study shows a cavity-causing oral bacterium may colonize the gut and drive Parkinson’s disease through a microbial enzyme and its byproduct.

06/04/2026

05/28/2026

A 2026 study on juvenile crucian carp found that long-term fluoride exposure was associated with oxidative stress, immune dysfunction, gut microbiome disruption, and tissue damage beyond the skeleton.

Whether the same effects occur in humans is something future research still needs to explore. This was an animal study, not a human clinical trial, but it raises important questions about how chronic fluoride exposure may impact whole-body health.

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05/26/2026

Biological dentistry looks at more than just cavities. It connects oral inflammation, airway health, hidden infections, and the materials used in dental care to whole-body wellness. What happens in your mouth can influence sleep, energy, immune health, chronic inflammation, and more throughout the body.

05/21/2026

True story.

05/18/2026

Since we first published this post last year, the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) has continued to investigate claims about graphene oxide in dental anesthetics. Earlier this spring, they released a video presentation by an expert in the field, reviewing the data and drawing conclusions from the most current research....

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