Overall wellness relies on healthy teeth. Dr. Lisa Germain, a dentist for 40+ years, elevates your dental IQ with entertaining, useful information. If you have ever wondered which toothpaste to choose, how to motivate your kids to brush, or which whitening products really work, you will love this sh…
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses how gum disease can potentially increase your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses how HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infections are increasing the amount of oral cancer diagnosed in young people. Oral head and neck cancer screening can help with early detection and improved outcomes.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses whether it is really necessary to floss your teeth and why.
Dental decay is not inevitable. Dr.Lisa Germain discusses how you can keep your teeth cavity-free.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses how the accumulation of debris around your tonsils can give you horrible breath and what you can do to get rid of them.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses how Botox is used to treat many disorders including the pain associated with TMJ muscle spasms..
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses what you need to know to get a good result when having cosmetic botox procedures and how to avoid having adverse treatment results.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses the basics in Part 1 of a 3 part series on the use of Botox for Cosmetics and Therapeutics.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses her personal regime to keep her TMJ pain under control, decrease her neck and back pain, and improve her posture.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses TMJ and the disorders associated with the joint when it dysfunctions, the causes, and what you can do to alleviate the pain.
Dr.Lisa Germain discusses the top 10 things you should know about whitening your teeth.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses how to keep your children feeling safe by teaching them how to pr4otect themselves from getting and spreading Coronavirus.
Dr. Lisa Germain presents some important facts about the novel coronavirus and provides TEN TIPS to protect you and your family from getting sick.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses how pacifiers, thumbsucking and sippy cups can affect the growth and development of your baby's teeth, jaw, speech, and ability to swallow.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses whether it is better to use an electric toothbrush or a manual toothbrush as well as the pros and cons of both kinds.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses how bad breath can be caused by acid indigestion and what you can do about it.
Dr. Lisa Germain interviews Dr. Ronald Goldstein, the father of Cosmetic Dentistry. Find out how you can change your smile.
Dr. Lisa Germain gives truthful agenda-free information about how to take care of your teeth during pregnancy. Details regarding dental problems that occur or get worse while you are pregnant will be discussed. In addition, she provides helpful information to keep you and your baby safe.
Garlic and onions can give you horrible bad breath. Find out how to get rid of the pungent odors from food and drink so you don't stink.
High protein/low carbohydrate diets are popular choices for weight loss and overall wellness. However, they can make your breath smell like Cat Pee. Find out why and what you can do to get rid of that awful taste and odor.
Dry Mouth is not only a very uncomfortable condition, but it could also be affecting your dental health and your overall wellness. Find out how you can remedy this problem on today's episode of This Old Tooth.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses the benefits and risks of the Fluoride that is added to our public water systems.
Dr. Lisa Germain sheds light on whether or not it is necessary to floss your teeth.
Dr. Lisa Germain outlines a simple cavity prevention plan guaranteed to lower or even eliminate your risk for cavities in your teeth.
Dr. Lisa Germain debut's the text of the book she wrote about what can happen when Santa Clause gets a toothache on Christmas Eve. This delightful episode embodies the spirit of the holidays and the magic of Saint Nick.
Dr. LIsa Germain discusses how HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infections are increasing the amount of oral cancer diagnosed in young people. Oral head and neck cancer screening can help with early detection and improved outcomes.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses how gum disease can potentially increase your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Lisa Germain gives dental tips to keep your smile healthy and bright for the holiday season.
Dr. Lisa Germain answers a question from a listener who asked whether cold sores and ulcers are contagious. The different types of ulcers, canker sores, fever blisters and cold sores are explained in detail as well as causes, and what can be done to treat them.
Dr.Lisa Germain discusses how systemic diseases create a unique kind of bad breath and how modern medicine is using this information to detect cancer and other underlying medical problems.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses why your breath may taste and smell like sewer gas as well as how braces, bridges, fillings, crowns, and dentures can contribute to the problem.
The scariest part of Halloween might be what happens to your teeth as well as your wallet after a trip to the dentist long after the jack o lanterns burn out. Dr.Lisa Germain discusses how you can have your candy and eat it too (without getting cavities).
Dr. Lisa Germain addresses what causes your breath to smell like feces, and what you can do about it. Learn the scoop about breath that smells like poop.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses the effects of smoking tobacco, dipping snuff and vaping with e-cigarettes on halitosis and overall oral health.
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses how to control bad breath while you are following a Ketogenic diet. She also provides a link to a recipe for an effective breath spray that you can make at home. This is the 6th installment in a 10 part series about bad breath, its causes and what you can do about it.
October is National Dental Hygiene month. Dr.Lisa Germain discusses the 4 Keys to optimal dental health and how to begin to motivate your kids to take care of their teeth.
Dr. Lisa Germain answers the question: Is it better to belch and bear the shame or squelch the belch and bear the pain…and have constant sour breath? How indigestion, heartburn, and reflux (GERD) can create bad breath that never seems to go away and what you can do about it.
Dr. Lisa Germain answers a listener's question in a special episode of THIS OLD TOOTH: Can a toothache be a symptom of a heart attack?
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses a little known affliction called tonsil stones (aka tonsilloliths) that can cause your breath to smell like the business end of a skunk. Find out what causes these odiferous offenders and what you can do to both prevent them and get rid of them.
Dr.Lisa Germain discusses how a dry mouth can cause not only bad breath, but could also be a sign of a more serious underlying medical condition. Find out why you should be concerned if "spit" does not happen, and what you can do to remedy the problem.
Based on a listener question, Dr. Lisa Germain gives you a quick tip on how to tell whether you have bad breath.
In this second episode in a 10 part segment on bad breath, Dr.Lisa Germain will discuss which foods cause bad breath and how to get rid of the lingering odor.
The causes of halitosis (bad breath) are so varied that Dr. Lisa Germain has created 10 part series on the causes and cures of Buffalo Breath. This episode is the first "Small Bite" and will discuss what is on the tip of your tongue.
Dr.Lisa Germain answers the question, "Are cavities a contagious disease that can be spread while kissing?" Information about parents spreading the bacteria from cavities to their children and how to prevent it will be discussed as well.
Dr. Lisa Germain sheds some light on the truth about America's longest war...the fight over water fluoridation. This controversy has the public scratching their heads as they try to figure out which advice to follow. This episode will cover the good, the bad and the ugly.
Dr. Lisa Germain gives truthful agenda-free information about how to take care of your teeth during pregnancy. Details regarding dental problems that occur or get worse while you are pregnant will be discussed. In addition she provides helpful information to keep you and your baby safe.
Recent articles have been published stating that there is no scientific proof that flossing your teeth is necessary. Dr. Lisa Germain sheds light on the controversy and offers agenda free information. Subscribe and learn the truth about the tooth.
Dr. Lisa Germain encourages listeners to let her know what questions they have about their teeth and promises to provide truthful, agenda free answers. People of all ages are encouraged to subscribe and make dental health a part of their wellness plan.