Understanding Cholesterol – Why Do We Need It?
Cholesterol is much more present in our daily lives than we’d like to admit. In fact, with just that sentence, you’ve probably started wondering what products you’ve consumed throughout your day that contains cholesterol or high fats and how it will affect you. Overtime, we have developed a sort of mistrust when it comes to …
Read MoreCommon Food Additives to Avoid that are Overlooked
The foods we consume nowadays are all piled high with a list of ingredients on the back label that many of us have either never heard of before or cannot even pronounce out loud. Which begs to question: do we really know what we’re putting in to our bodies? Truth is, we really don’t. We …
Read MoreFillings: Should I Repair or Replace Them?
Here’s the truth about fillings – and all cosmetic restorative dental materials – they don’t last forever. Like anything, these materials that are placed in our mouth wear down over time. However, they still remain a far better alternative to metal in the mouth. The question then becomes: when a filling, crown, or other restorative …
Read MoreSugar Isn’t So Sweet – The Dangers of Sugar in Our Diet
Sugar has become a staple of the American diet. The reason why? Because we love it. Many studies have been performed but the preference for sugar is noted even at early ages without any concept of what sugar is. What Do We Prefer? Infants were analyzed in a study and were given either water or …
Read MoreHow is My Health Related to My Teeth?
How many times have you been to the dentist filling out forms that contain a host of information related to your general health? Probably a fair amount. Have you ever stopped to think, wait… why am I filling out information to do with my general health at the dentist? The Well Documented Mouth-Body Connection There …
Read MoreDon’t Ignore Bleeding Gums!
Have you ever brushed your teeth, spit out the toothpaste and wondered why you saw trace amounts of blood? You aren’t alone. Many people have bleeding gums, but does that mean it’s normal? Absolutely is not. Blood presence is generally the body’s way of saying, “Hey, look, there’s a problem we have going on over …
Read MoreBioDental Healing Announces NEW Before After Photo Gallery!
We’re excited to announce that our website now houses a new holistic dentist before after gallery featuring Dr. David Villarreal’s work first hand! It is our personal goal to make sure this gallery is updated as frequently as possible with new cases from our very own patients that have enjoyed the expertise of the team …
Read MoreE-Cigarettes – Doing More Harm Than Good?
There has been quite the amount of buzz over the use of e-cigarettes, also known as electronic cigarettes, which have been marketed as a “safe” alternative to smoking real cigarettes with tobacco. Are E-Cigarettes Really Safe? The short answer: not according to the studies. A recent study has found that three out of four e-cigarettes …
Read More3 Lifestyle Changes to Improve the Mind, Body, and Soul
If you aren’t aware by now, holistic dentistry is a specific type of dentistry that approaches your dental needs with your mind, body, and soul at the forefront. Most of our actions that we partake in on a daily basis are so routine that we haven’t given much thought about them – that is, until …
Read MoreMercury Infographic: Top 5 Facts on Mercury
Dr. Villarreal is a world-renowned holistic dentist for his expertise in the removal and replacement of mercury, amalgam fillings. Most of us do not have the time to sift through lengthy articles, so we decided to provide an easy to digest infographic that captures the Top 5 Facts on Mercury for your convenience. Like this …
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