Mario's Mistake: The Healthy Habit That Was Hurting His Teeth

Mario leaned back in his chair, stomach full and satisfied after a delicious lunch featuring his nonna’s famous lemon chicken and a tall glass of tomato juice. As he stood up, he felt that familiar, virtuous urge. Time to brush. Keeping his teeth healthy was all about consistency, right? Brushing after every meal was the gold standard for fighting decay.

Or so he thought.

The Fountain: A New York Story About What Keeps Us Going

The thing about saliva is that you never think about it until it’s gone. For Leo, a second-generation bookbinder in a tiny West Village shop that smelled of dust and leather, that moment came on a Tuesday. He was painstakingly repairing the spine of a 19th-century poetry anthology when a dry, papery feeling seized his tongue. A profound, unquenchable thirst. It was the first whisper of what his doctor would later call xerostomia—a side effect of new medication, a simple drying up of the well.

Sleeping with Your Phone? Why Distance is Your Friend for a Healthier Brain

Do you charge your phone on your bedside table or even tuck it under your pillow? For many Filipinos, our mobile phones are the last thing we check at night and the first thing we reach for in the morning. While we focus on screen time's impact on our eyes and sleep cycles, a growing area of scientific discussion focuses on something we can't see or feel: the low-level radiofrequency (RF) energy our devices emit, even when we're not using them.

Tooth extraction is a routine procedure, but proper follow-up is essential for safe healing. As a dentist practicing in Germany, I always emphasize that knowing when to return—or urgently visit your dentist—can prevent serious complications.

While many patients heal without issues, some symptoms require immediate professional attention. Understanding the difference between normal healing and warning signs is key.

Normal Healing Timeline After Extraction

In most cases, healing progresses smoothly: