Writing on the Wall with Pathogens and Biofilm
My mom told me to never read the writing on the bathroom walls. It’s all smut, she said, as she aired her grievances about the kinds of people who would deface the sides of a [...]
Egg-scuse Me, My Sweater is Caught on your Tooth
Whenever I read something that opens with, “There’s a new trend in Japan…” I giddily brace myself for a delicious brain-tingling treat. Ice cream dispensers that look like butts? Yes, please. Wasabi flavored Kit-Kat bars? [...]
You got it, we’ll laser it
It was 1992, when seat belts were optional and leaving kids in an idle car was called "Tuesday". I was 6 years old, wandering the toy aisles of Gibson's General Store, thinking about how my [...]
My New Favorite Smell is Called ‘Sweet Sigh of Relief: Back to School Edition’
How was my weekend? Thanks for asking! Well, on Saturday I schlepped over to the HEB for some zip-lock bags and other little household items. As a quick aside, zip-lock bags were the differentiator [...]
On Flossing and Talking Back
Remember when you were in middle school history class and your incredibly boring and ancient teacher berated you in front of the whole class for forgetting to do your homework? First came that wave of [...]
Acidity in the Mouth and Cavities
• Studies have shown that a prolonged acidic (low pH) oral environment can cause an overgrowth of acidic bacteria • Acidic bacteria cause tooth decay • Keeping a neutral pH in the mouth can prevent [...]