by Bonnie Benjamin | Breathing, Brushing, Cavities, Health Topics, Mouth breathing, Oral bacteria, Oral health, Periodontal disease
Are ‘soft teeth’ a real condition or something else? Have you ever heard someone say, “I get a lot of cavities because I inherited soft teeth from my parents.” Do some people REALLY have soft teeth? Well, yes and no. The REAL story is a bit more complicated…...
by Bonnie Benjamin | Health Topics
Black licorice and High Blood pressure Natural black licorice (the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra) has been a favorite flavoring (especially for candy) and medicinal herb for thousands of years, but it hides a dark side, the potential for high blood pressure. Yes,...
by Bonnie Benjamin | Health Topics
Dental Insurance is NOT health insurance ‘Dental insurance is terrible!” “Why can’t it be like health insurance?” I hear that a lot and would like to clear up some misconceptions that may help you better understand why your dental coverage is NOT the same as your...
by Bonnie Benjamin | Health Topics
Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic resistance and ‘superbugs’ are a global threat to public health. The over-prescribing and inappropriate use of antibiotics has accelerated the development of resistant strains. Be sure to watch the 2-minute video from Harvard at...
by Bonnie Benjamin | Viruses
We are finally starting to think about travel again. Visiting friends and family or just getting away for vacation. BUT, many of us are worried about exposure to colds, flu, viruses and harmful bacteria, any of which could result in getting sick, ruining what may be...
