Post number two in our Zucchini-palooza series! Vermont is an interesting place to garden.  The tomato and potato blights wreak havoc (sometimes), slugs and bugs are hungry and prolific, and the cabbage worms make cruciferous veggies impossible really difficult to bring to harvest.  (If anyone has a good tip to eradicate them, please comment!)  But [...]

Factors which can influence dental implant success Dental implants traditionally have a very high success rate. The majority of studies that have been done indicate long-term success rates well over 95%. However, there are many factors that can compromise the success rates of implants. These can be divided into three categories: general health concerns, local [...]

Self Confidence is the difference between feeling unstoppable and being scared out of your wits. Your perception of yourself has an enormous impact on how others perceive you.  Perception is reality.  The more self confidence you have, the more likely you will succeed. Although teeth don’t make the person, a good-looking smile can certainly affect [...]

Dissolving tooth surface enamel with your favorite cola, soda or sport drink. Can you tell me what dental erosion is and what I can do to prevent it in my kids? Do you have any advice on what to substitute that’s not harmful to their teeth and health? Dental erosion is becoming an important topic [...]

As I am sitting anxiously at home today waiting for my granddaughter to arrive, I thought I would share with you some tips on how to care for the health of your children’s teeth. Even though baby’s teeth will start falling out sometime between 5 and 6 years old, some of your children’s teeth may [...]

Q: Since I get so many cavities, I’ve switched to diet sodas instead of regular soda.  Is that OK? A: Although diet sodas don’t have sugar in them, diet drinks still can cause cavities.  Diet sodas are very acidic and acids tend to soften your enamel and make teeth more prone to decay.  It is [...]

Ingredients 4 ounces whole-wheat rigatoni or penne 4 ounces ground lamb or lean ground beef 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed 1 1/2 cups diced eggplant 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce 1/2 cup red wine 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried 1/4 teaspoon [...]

  Bad breath — “halitosis” (from halitus-to exhale, osis-condition or disease) is very common affecting millions. In most cases the cause is local, which means it starts right in your mouth. Oral malodor is the result of the action of specific types of bacteria, which produce a range of substances including volatile sulfur compounds, (VSCs), [...]