THIS OLD TOOTH: Dental health, beauty and wellness information.
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 show.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 48
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2020
DRY MOUTH: When SPIT does not happen! (Replay)
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…
Does Fluoride Lower Your IQ? Find out the truth!!! (Replay)
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses the benefits and risks of the Fluoride that is added to our public water systems.
Is Flossing Your Teeth Really Neccessary(Replay)
Dr. Lisa Germain sheds light on whether or not it is necessary to floss your teeth.
Dental Cavity Prevention Plan for You and Your Family
Dr. Lisa Germain outlines a simple cavity prevention plan guaranteed to lower or even eliminate your risk for cavities in your teeth.
SANTA CLAUS GETS A TOOTHACHE ON CHRISTMAS EVE!!!
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 …
Can HPV (Human Papillomavirus) aka Warts, Cause Oral Cancer?
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 detec…
Can the Bacteria That Cause Gum Disease Also Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses how gum disease can potentially increase your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease.
Holiday Tips for Healthy Teeth
Dr. Lisa Germain gives dental tips to keep your smile healthy and bright for the holiday season.
Are Ulcers and Cold Sores Contagious?
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 i…
Do You Smell Like the Elephant in the Room?
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.
Does Your Breath Smell Like Sewer Gas?
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.
Cavity Preventing Tricks for Halloween Treats
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 ha…
Breath That Smells Like Feces
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.
Ashtray Breath From Snuff 'n Stuff
Dr. Lisa Germain discusses the effects of smoking tobacco, dipping snuff and vaping with e-cigarettes on halitosis and overall oral health.
Keto Breath or Cat Pee?
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 th…
4 Keys to Optimum Dental Health (Bonus Episode)
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.
Should You Squelch the Belch?
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) ca…
Can a Toothache Be a Symptom of a Heart Attack? (Bonus Episode)
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?
Do you have stinky Cheese Balls in the back of your throat?
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 odifero…
Dry Mouth: When SPIT does not happen
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 n…