Do You Have Old or Expired Prescriptions?
This Saturday is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day. This is a great way to safely dispose of old medications. Read the article below for the full scoop: National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
Whatcha Drinkin?
Before you fill your kiddos lunchbox, or fill your cup on the way out the door to work check out this information on what's in some of those drinks you and your children go for on a regular basis. Worst Back to School Beverages The things we eat and drink have direct impact on the [...]
So, What Do You Do Here?
When you come to the dental office you see a variety of staff from the front desk to the doctor. Ever wondered just who does what around the office? Well, here’s a little insight into the workings of the dental office. The front desk staff consists of an office manager and hygiene coordinator. These ladies [...]
Bright Light Makes Teeth White?
We are often asked if we offer teeth whitening using "the light." This is referring to light activation bleaching which uses a light during the in office bleaching process. We do offer several types of teeth bleaching in our office to give patients the chance to choose the option that is best for them. Our [...]
The BPA Controversy Continues
Over the last few years, there has been quite a bit in the news regarding the controversial use of BPA in product manufacturing, especially in products for babies and children. BPA (Bisphenol A) is a chemical that’s been used for over forty years in the production of many plastic items such as food containers, baby [...]
Soy Milk & Your Teeth
Take a peek at this article about the effects that soy milk could have on your teeth. Is Soy Milk Bad for Teeth? Dr. Holleron is always keeping an eye on the latest research and enjoys keeping his patients informed of new studies in the dental industry.
More Information on Dental X-Rays
We are commonly asked questions about the safety of dental x-rays (also known as radiographs). Here's a link to an article that Dr. Holleron recommends to provide patients more information on dental x-rays. ADA Article: Headlines on Dental Radiographs The more informed you are as a patient, the better you will feel when it comes [...]
How Safe is Teeth Whitening?
We get asked lots of questions about teeth whitening in our office. Dr. Holleron found an article that explains the science behind the safety of teeth whitening. One quote from the article Dr. Holleron made note of is: "Studies that closely replicated the dynamic intraoral environment showed that hydrogen peroxide-and carbamide peroxide-containing products had no [...]
Dental Plaque & Cancer Death… Really?
A new study has been published linking dental plaque and cancer deaths. Check it out and then see Dr. Holleron's take on it. Dental Plaque Linked to Early Cancer Deaths, Study Claims Dr. Holleron says... I have downloaded the full text article and have read it, and the statistics are valid. For example, the article [...]
Help, I Don’t Understand My Dental Insurance!
Dental insurance can be a complicated concept for both patients and dental offices. However, it is a HUGE benefit to patients that they understand the ins and outs of their dental insurance so they know what to expect when they visit the dentist. Most of the time individuals pay monthly for their insurance benefits and [...]