As the temperatures drop in Mill Valley, our cozy rituals begin—fireplaces crackling, socks doubling up, hot drinks in hand, and for many… louder-than-usual snoring. Yes, snoring tends to worsen in colder months. As a family and cosmetic dentist, I often hear about it—not just from patients, but from the very people trying to sleep next...
Please don’t see me as the Grinch by talking about cold weather tooth sensitivity—I swear I’m not trying to kill the Christmas spirit—I’m just a dentist looking out for you (and your enamel). Believe me, this is one of my favorite times of year. It’s the one season that guarantees my boys feel just obligated...
Photo Credit: Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal When the Neighborhood Whole Foods Market Closes and Your Smile Changes: A Mill Valley Moment. There’s something quietly powerful about the place we once wandered through for lunch‑bowls, quick grocery runs, and impromptu chats at the salad bar. In Mill Valley, it’s bittersweet to witness one of those...
Let’s imagine, for a moment, that Mill Valley had its very own sinkhole. Not the kind that makes headlines, but a small, sneaky one—just big enough to throw off your morning commute or swallow a misplaced water bottle near the high school. While this sinkhole is purely fictional (don’t worry, your parking spot is safe—for...
Powerball fever is sweeping through again, and as of this writing, the jackpot has climbed to $426 million. And yes, I bought a ticket. I’m not saying I’ve cleared space in my garage for a Gulfstream jet or anything—but let’s just say my sons have received suspiciously cheerful texts from me this week. But as...
If you’ve ever watched—or run—the Dipsea Race, you know it’s no casual stroll. It’s 7.5 miles of steep, dusty, beautiful challenge. There are staircases that never seem to end, sun-dappled paths through Muir Woods, cheering friends at the finish, and that glorious moment when your legs are on fire, but your heart is flying. Here...
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