Lots of changes going on in the dental insurance world these days. If you are looking at changing your dental insurance or your employer is changing your provider, we'd be happy to answer questions you may have about your options. One major thing to remember...our office is in network with many insurance companies PPO plans [...]
Here's a great article from Health.com on the top warning signs of stroke. A great read for everyone that Dr. Holleron wanted to share. The list includes: Trouble seeing or blurry vision Difficultly speaking or confusion Weak arm or leg Dizziness or loss of balance Sudden pain Sever headache Droopy face Fatigue or mental changes [...]
We've had a lot going on around here over the past few weeks and it's time to start showing off our latest additions! We are excited to announce that we have recently upgraded our office to digital radiography! This adds a great deal of convenience for our staff and patients. We can now display images [...]
We realize the subject matter of this article is of adult content; HOWEVER we feel this is a very important article to share with our patients. This is a perfect example of why the Oral Cancer Screening has become a crucial part of Dr. Holleron’s routine exam. Dr. Holleron has always provided a basic oral [...]
The ADA recently published the following statement from the US Surgeon General regarding the much debated topic of fluoride in public water supplies. Here's what she had to say: April 22, 2013 Surgeon general endorses fluoridation Huntsville, Ala.—U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, M.D., April 22 officially endorsed community water fluoridation as "one of the most [...]
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month and Consumer Reports recently published a controversial article that said that oral cancer screening is a medical test that is unnecessary and over-recommended for anyone but high risk patients. This article from the March 2013 issue was quickly reviewed and the ADA and Oral Cancer Foundation quickly responded with [...]
Dr. Holleron found this article recently in the Texas Dental Journal from the UT Health Science Center on sleep apnea and oral appliances. Oral Appliance Therapy and CPAP Demonstrative Similar Improvements in Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment of sleep disorders is certainly a hot topic in dental and medical offices these days and [...]
Following is an article from the ADA news that Dr. Holleron recommended on the current issue of mercury content in Amalgam fillings. While it may be a little scientific for the general public, Dr. Holleron highlighted some points he felt were important to notice. January 24, 2013 Treaty imposes no curbs on amalgam use By [...]
Check out this GREAT article on the amount of sugar in many of the beverages commonly consumed by people today. If you are a visual person, this is the link for you! It's a powerful representation of just how much sugar you add to your diet and sometimes without even knowing it! Click on the [...]
We get asked a lot of questions about dental sealants. Here is a great article that Dr. Holleron found that has an excellent video explaining more about sealants for both adults and children. Click on the link below to read more and watch video: Sealants
