First off, it’s important to give you an understanding of what oral lichen planus (OLP) is. According to the National Institutes of Health, OLP affects between 1% and 2% of the American population. This doesn’t sound like a large number, but the reality is that millions are suffering from this disease. Oral Lichen Planus is …

Wishing you a healthy and happy Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year! Holiday Schedule In observance of the Holidays, BioDental Healing will be closed until January 2nd, 2017.

A personal message from Dr. Villarreal… As I enter the beginning of another “Holiday Season,” I think a little about the things I need to get done before the end of the year, but mostly, I think about the past eleven-months and how grateful I am. Both personally and professionally, I feel very fortunate for …

People are increasingly looking for everything organic, from toothpaste and cosmetic products to foods and drinks. As scientists and the media continue to expose the health and environmental risks of pesticides used in traditional farming, consumers are getting picky about the items they include in their recipes – rightly so! In this regard, the Environmental …

Hmm… What About BPA? Dr. Harvey Karp, a pediatrician who is known for his popular series “The Happiest Baby” has directed his attention to BPA, otherwise known as Bisphenol A that was invented over 100 years ago in the manufacturing of plastic water bottles, baby bottles, and other plastics. Here’s what Dr. Harvey Karp has …

There are so many foods & drinks offered on the market nowadays that many of us subconsciously look for quick cues to determine what’s appropriate and what isn’t. Unfortunately, marketers have picked up on one of these quick cues: the word “organic”. First of all, by definition what does organic even mean… “Organic means crops …

Recently, we’ve seen reports and others advertising the use of dental lasers as a convenient way to remove and replace harmful amalgam fillings. As a holistic dentist who specializes in the removal of mercury, amalgam fillings & having removed over 20,000 of them we feel inclined to warn you that lasers should NOT be used …

We’re introducing a new series – Spotlight Series – in which we’d like to give back to our patients by featuring the amazing holistic work they have accomplished. We have realized that many of our patients are doing great things to keep others informed! This Month: Featuring Steven & Lisa Plog Specifically, we’d like to …

School has either begun or will begin soon enough for your child. When school begins, we always want our children to look their best. That includes their teeth as well! (or at least it should). That’s why, as dentists, we’d like to remind you of a few things that perhaps may have slipped your mind …

By now – you’re probably familiar with our strict notion on METAL DOES NOT BELONG IN THE MOUTH. Specifically we are referring to the mercury content commonly found in amalgam fillings (also known as silver fillings). Ask yourself this: Would you ever consume metal? As a whole substance, we’re guessing a very large majority of …