Blog
Latest News & Events
Welcome to the Harbor Lights Dental Care Blog—your go-to source for the latest news, events, and updates from our practice here in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Whether we’re announcing community happenings, highlighting new services, or sharing expert tips to help you keep your smile healthy, this is where you’ll find it first. We’ll also post seasonal promotions for our Grand Haven residents and surrounding lakeshore communities (Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, Nunica, Robinson, West, Olive, Fruitport, Norton Shores, or Muskegon, etc.), helpful patient resources, and behind-the-scenes stories from our team to help you get the most out of your dental care. Check back often to stay connected with everything happening at Harbor Lights Dental Care!
For even more, be sure to like and follow on our social media pages:
A Modern, Painless Approach to Treating Advanced Gum Disease: LANAP
Bad breath that won’t quit. Bleeding gums. Teeth that feel loose. If that sounds familiar, you may be dealing with advanced gum disease—and ignoring it can cost you more than your smile. The good news? There’s a modern, gentle option called LANAP. This FDA-approved laser treatment targets the infection without cutting or stitches, so most patients report little pain and faster healing. LANAP doesn’t just stop gum disease—it helps your gums and bone heal and reattach, often saving teeth that once seemed hopeless. At Harbor Lights Dental Care, our trained doctors use this advanced laser to treat gum disease while keeping you comfortable. If you want healthier gums, better breath, and a real path to healing, LANAP may be the answer.
124-Year-Old Lakeshore Dental Practice Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
A new dental practice 124 years in the making, celebrated their Grand Reopening today with a formal ribbon cutting and open house event for the community of Grand Haven. Under a new name and ownership, Dr. Colin Pellegrom of Harbor Lights Dental Care kicked off the event this afternoon at their office, located in the Professional Arts Building at 575 Robbins Rd. The event was attended by practice stakeholders, staff, community members and their families, who enjoyed live music, food and games following remarks and a ribbon cutting ceremony.
An Open Letter to the Dentally Dejected
Visiting a dental office for the first time can feel intimidating, especially if past experiences or dental worries make it hard to walk through the door. This guide is written to reassure new patients that there is always hope, kindness, and zero judgment at our practice. Here, you’ll learn exactly what happens during your first visit—from the warm greeting at the front desk to the step-by-step process of diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term care. Once you know what to expect, taking that first step becomes much easier.